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Author: Yomi Akinyemi

Confusion reigns as Akili Academy's board discusses takeover by Crescent City Schools

June 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Akili's budget up nearly 50 percent

June 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

International School of Louisiana budget increases with addition of Jefferson Parish school

June 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Sophie B. Wright approved school budget months ago, apparently failed to make required public announcements

June 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Ben Franklin High leaders in disagreement over how to manage growing student population

June 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

ARISE Academy discusses plans for temporary move, renovations

June 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Milestone/SABIS nears decision on new location

June 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Akili Academy budget planned to increase nearly 50 percent

June 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes Charter School closes out the school year by approving 2012-2013 budget

June 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes budget increase reflects rising cost of employee benefits

June 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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