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Author: Thomas Thoren

ReNEW looks for changes in scoring for alternative schools

November 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Schools for students with special circumstances do not perform well in state evaluations under current criteria.

Lagniappe Academies searching for a new home

November 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
A move into the former St. Rose de Lima site on Bayou Road is being discussed.

ISL eyes building plans for long term

October 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Some renovation ideas for school opposed in historic area.

ISL wants to lease nearby land

September 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
International School of Louisiana's fourth- and fifth-graders no longer have to go to temporary campus in Algiers.

Sci High may revise budget higher

September 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
School has 393 students now, but is hoping for 410.

ReNEW charter group predicts better ratings

September 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Schools to be open for tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Lagniappe Academies looking for new site

September 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
School looking at former location of St. Rose Catholic church on Bayou Road.

International School reviews head of school’s performance

August 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Charter board hears report that enrollment is close to what was planned.

Karr, Harte schools have more students than they predicted

August 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Enrollment increase will mean more money from state in per-pupil funding.

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