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Board backs 3% raise for school employees; debate team places 4th at Tulane

A three percent raise is in the works for Einstein Charter School faculty. “It is something that the teachers deserve,” James Pineda, the board’s newest member, said. “It will help with retention and morale.” The raises, approved at the board’s monthly meeting, Dec. 6, will take effect in January. The staff has not had a raise […]

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Poor attendance jacks up student failure rate – but what to do about it?

Discussion of the school’s Response to Intervention report dominated the Dec. 8 monthly meeting of the New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High board. The report takes a close look at Sci High’s student achievement levels through the first half of the year. Of the schools 370 students,  182 are currently failing at least one […]

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School finances in the black; academic interventions include special help for 4th graders

E.P. Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy Charter School is ending the year in “pretty good shape fiscally,” financial consultant Sean Berner told the board at its monthly meeting, Dec. 5. Some funds in Harney’s accounts carried over from last year, Berner noted, but the school is “constantly watching the budget” to make sure spending stays […]

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Moving day is Dec. 19: Lakeview campus nearly ready, except for gym

Edward Hynes Charter School will move Dec. 19 to a new 90,000-square-foot building on Harrison Avenue, school principal Michelle Douglas told the board at its monthly meeting, Dec. 5. “All major works are complete,” and the staff and Lakeview community are excited about the move Douglas said. “The only thing that’s not quite ready to […]