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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.

Budget holds steady; study urged on reasons behind student arrivals and withdrawals

by Danny Murphy December 21, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP budget passes audit with flying colors; more spent on instruction than at most schools

by Kelsey Foster December 21, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Landry alums fight merger plan, as RSD grapples with shrunken Algiers enrollment projection

by Kelsey Foster December 21, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Committee will explore possible Audubon High School; French for 3-year-olds initiated

by Michael Patrick Welch December 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Anti-violence week declared a success; mold and window issues addressed

by Marta Jewson December 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

It's official: School is renamed Sci Academy; college admissions rate expected to top 90%

by Kelsey Foster December 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Parent-student fight at Jefferson bus stop sparks heated discussion

by Joshua Johnston December 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Board resolves to fight loss of charter; LEAP test prep to follow winter break

by Marta Jewson December 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Students bring back environmental message; board to start running Craig campus

by Joshua Johnston December 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Ben Franklin lives up to its thrifty name

by Travis Andrews December 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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