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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.

Recruitment drive flies high as new school nears completion; 'blueberry smurf' furniture on order

by Rhodes Murphy April 12, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board votes to withdraw from state pension plan; search is on for best 403(b) alternative

by Joshua Johnston April 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Move east entails new computers, community engagement, staff hires; budget is in balance

by Scott Gloden April 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

EdisonLearning dismissed; mission statement under review; summer arts camp seeks funds

by Jenny Peterson April 10, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Stressful incidents noted as students – and parents – gear for LEAP; two hires OK'd

by Michael Patrick Welch April 10, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

ReNEW Schools board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor April 9, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Summer school canceled; alternatives will be arranged; board ponders bylaws, budget

by Marta Jewson April 5, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Otis to step down as school leader; board elects Montes chairman, Banangada treasurer

by Amy Holiday April 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

STEP tests predict LEAP results; Frantz School move to honor civil rights icon Ruby Bridges

by Erin Krall April 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Head of schools offered new term; plans for Jeff campus roll forward; mission statement debated

by Michael Patrick Welch April 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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