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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.

2012-13 budget released

by Charter Schools Editor June 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Special board meeting announced

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

Students to take more practice tests; school joins Eastbank Collaborative

by Mary Catherine Cassidy June 7, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Lusher Charter School's budget meeting reveals $11 million surplus

by Yomi Akinyemi June 7, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Ben Mays Prep leaders surprised by poor test scores

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

Public attendance lacking at Einstein Charter's budget hearing

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

Einstein Charter celebrates high LEAP scores at regular board meeting

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

Lusher projects 3 percent budget bump

by Yomi Akinyemi June 5, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Choice Foundation’s $18.5M budget represents the addition of McDonogh 42

by Yomi Akinyemi June 5, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Sci Academy board's budget anticipates adding new schools, students

by Kelsey Foster June 5, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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