The Treme Charter School Association, the governing board of McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School, met Oct. 27. The meeting, in the school auditorium, began at 5:39 p.m. and ended at 6:33 p.m. The meeting was scheduled for 5 p.m. and originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22. Board members Madonna Green, Roslyn Smith, Hester Cottles and […]
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Pension debate triggers outcry at board meeting; performance scores run the gamut
Directors of the Algiers Charter Schools Association gathered Oct. 27 for a monthly meeting that drew a capacity crowd of over 200. The board called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. and confirmed they had a quorum. The first item of business was a successful motion to proceed directly to discussion of the Teachers […]
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Teachers get added incentive to improve student test scores: merit-based bonuses
The Capital One-New Beginnings Charter School Network is planning to pay teacher bonuses based on student improvement this year, its governing board learned recently. The network’s board of directors heard a report on the plan at its Oct. 25 meeting. Students were tested at the beginning of the year, setting a base score for their […]
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Edison Learning, Inc., facing competition for management next year
After four years of being the main educational consulting service of Andrew H. Wilson Charter School, Edison Learning, Inc. may be replaced. Broadmoor Charter School Board members at their Oct. 25 meeting said they are exploring hiring another company once the school’s contract with Edison Learning Inc. expires next year. Wilson is the only school that’s governed by […]