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Author: Travis Andrews

Playground, lunch terrace and safety plans dominate board's agenda

January 31, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Donations jump by 30 percent, but board sees slump in volunteerism among parents

January 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Marketing and advertising drive planned as competition stiffens; finances are in balance

January 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Ben Franklin lives up to its thrifty name

December 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Common Core to replace LEAP-based curriculum after three-year phase-in

December 13, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Tulane partnership formalized; school takes wait-and-see stance toward citywide app

November 8, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Audit goes smoothly and ahead of schedule; student needs to be addressed individually

November 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

School rated top in the state; board seats Lusher alumna Andrea Armstrong

October 13, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Bullying and transportation costs dominate charter board meeting

September 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Audit shows jump in enrollment; access to UNO courses to be reviewed

September 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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