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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.

Dream of a new school on hold; questionable utility bills and end of free rent add to woes

by Michael Patrick Welch May 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board vows to move forward with plans to incubate two high schools at Carver

by Jenny Peterson May 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor April 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

It's official: second grade to be added next semester; new board chairman takes charge

by Jed Horne April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Two playgrounds are on the way; new board members seated; utility bills coming down

by Yomi Akinyemi April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Finances in surplus despite enrollment uncertainties at some schools

by Conor Monahan April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

School looks to profit from Fest parking; smooth start to revamped application process

by Conor Monahan April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board discusses celebrations of ethnicity, questions quality of cafeteria food

by Julissa Gonzales April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP discusses contract extension, school enrollment

by Jessica Williams April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Building plan approved despite questions about number of classrooms; charter renewal looms

by Kelsey Foster April 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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