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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.

Surge in special-ed students poses budget challenge; Talladega College visit slated

by Kelsey Foster March 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Esperanza principal ousted; McDonogh 42 move may be delayed; teacher bonuses approved

by Yomi Akinyemi March 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD reps brief board on charter extension process; fundraiser nets $47G, LEAP tests loom

by Marta Jewson March 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Easy transition to new management anticipated; Edible Schoolyard fundraising gala draws 500

by Conor Monahan March 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

FirstLine finances are well in the black; Green targets retention and college readiness goals

by Conor Monahan March 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

New rate structure would slash soaring utility bills; half-mile Husky Fun Run ahead

by Yomi Akinyemi March 28, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

College acceptance rate tops 90 percent; Carver group resists plans for two-school phase-in

by Kelsey Foster March 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

CEO's performance review and nomination of officers dominate board's March meeting

by Amy Holiday March 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

State may OK 10-year charter renewal; after-school tutoring and saturday classes available

by Scott Gloden March 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Impending move means late start next August; board urges lobbying to secure funds for gifted

by Erin Krall March 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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