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Charter Schools

In-depth coverage of New Orleans’ charter school system and its impact on students, families, and communities. This category examines accountability, equity, and outcomes—asking how the city’s experiment in education reform is shaping the future of public schooling.

International High School gets new board chairperson, not likely to purchase school building

by Rhodes Murphy July 2, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

ACSA puts controversial personnel moves on hold after crowd chants: “Raza must go”

by Kelsey Foster July 2, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Sophie B. Wright Board adds AP courses, hires finance director

by Danielle Bell July 2, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Revised board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor June 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Prep proposed budget

by Charter Schools Editor June 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

International School of Louisiana predicts razor-thin budget margin reliant on exact enrollment numbers and greater fundraising

by Kelsey Foster June 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Sophie B. Wright preliminary budget released

by Charter Schools Editor June 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Sophie B. Wright 2012-2013 calendar

by Charter Schools Editor June 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Ben Mays Prep budget shows shortfall

by Marta Jewson June 28, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Ben Franklin budget released

by Charter Schools Editor June 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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