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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.

Test scores are strong; Clark has seats to fill; $70G in new grants awarded

by Marta Jewson May 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor May 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Violence and gang activity draw board's attention; McDonogh 42 takeover stalls

by Yomi Akinyemi May 23, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board weighs bid for Carver High charter; graduating seniors win $500 scholarships

by Joshua Johnston May 23, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Finances OK, but charter extension likely to hinge on performance score and special ed

by Yomi Akinyemi May 23, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Projected budget for 2012-13 school year released ahead of Friday's public hearing

by Danny Murphy May 23, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD says charter renewal seems likely, provided special-ed issues are overcome

by Kelsey Foster May 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment strengthening for next year; Amato pleased by standardized test scores

by Rhodes Murphy May 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Continuing search for long-term campus frustrates board; budget in balance

by Danny Murphy May 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter extension on track, RSD advises; Marcovitz training two new leaders

by Kelsey Foster May 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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