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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.

Rusnak warns of coming enrollment crunch; $100G surplus leaves activity funds flush

by MyLinh Hoang February 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

In-school suspensions, health costs reviewed as board welcomes new members and staff

by Michael Patrick Welch February 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Fingerprinting, background checks ordered for all staff – board members, too; guard hired

by Marta Jewson February 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

A cookbook? A jelly empire? Board members mull over innovative fundraising concepts

by Rhodes Murphy February 16, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board greets Junior Achievement, narrows logo options, may expand membership

by Scott Gloden February 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD assigns liaisons for continuing contact with network administrators; bequest yields $50G

by Marta Jewson February 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Moving day ahead for several KIPP schools; gala brings $2.2M fundraising goal within reach

by Kelsey Foster February 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment reality requires amended budget; cuts hit school supplies, data manager post

by Jenny Peterson February 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Strong application season requires lotteries; hands-on gardening project to begin at zoo

by Amy Holiday February 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Push to raise teacher retirement age also raises eyebrows; access to public pensions in doubt

by Joshua Johnston February 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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