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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.

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor March 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Schools gain more discretion on spending; test scores call for more work

by Marta Jewson March 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Dispute flares over authority to add 2nd grade; fundraising fete declared a success

by Amy Holiday March 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

School deepens culture of civic engagement; cost of Jindal proposals worries board

by Joshua Johnston March 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board seeks scholarships as first senior class prepares to graduate; high school plan filed

by Scott Gloden March 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Testing shows progress but weak spots remain; attendance tops 97%; dropouts at zero

by Conor Monahan March 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Community clamors for high school; board retreat focuses on two-year plan

by Marta Jewson March 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

New science electives on tap as competition stiffens for both students and teachers

by Mary Catherine Cassidy March 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor March 12, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

State school board tentatively approves charter changes

by Jessica Williams March 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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