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Author: Yomi Akinyemi

Hynes leaders seek energy cost savings

January 31, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Wilson board members praise Cantrell, discuss fundraising

January 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
At its January monthly meeting, the Andrew Wilson Charter School board heaped praise on its former president, LaToya Cantrell, saying her leadership was instrumental in the creation and establishment of the school in the Broadmoor community.

ARISE leaders prepare to take over Pride College Prep

January 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
As its takeover of Pride College Prep looms, ARISE Academy’s board and school administrators met with Recovery School District officials to discuss facilities and operational/contractual questions at its monthly meeting, Jan. 16.

Disruptive students expelled; RSD and city offer "no help" on safety issues

November 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board celebrates "A" level SPS, looks to improve further; Intuit CEO pledges new playground

October 31, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

At capacity, Lagniappe announces possible move to St. Rose de Lima Church; SPS still low

October 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Performance scores near target; health care grant would help students

October 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment shrinks after Gretna move; $1 million budget shortfall means budget cuts

October 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Vouchers, low school scores cut enrollment; budget gap explained

October 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Landry leery of OPSB governance; termites delay move to Canal Street offices

October 9, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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