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Living School mom asks school board: ‘What’s more important, test scores or actual students?’

At the Living School, 16-year-old Jameson Phillips finally brought himself up to grade level. “It’s the first time in his life that he’s not behind in school,” said his grandmother, Shawn Bazile, who took in Jameson a few years ago. The key, she believes, has been the school’s small size and dedication to one-on-one attention […]

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Lycée Français board considers $165K CEO contract amid financial concerns

The board of Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans will consider a three-year, $165,000 salary contract for CEO Chase McLaurin, with the potential for significant annual increases, at its board meeting Tuesday night, as the school grapples with financial concerns.  The draft contract includes the potential for two $15,000 increases. One, if the school is accredited […]