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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.

New homes sought for biz office and The Net alternative school; board releases bonuses

by Dee Shedrick November 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Parents can sound off about charter transition Nov. 9; school over enrollment, under budget

by Dee Shedrick November 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Audit goes smoothly and ahead of schedule; student needs to be addressed individually

by Travis Andrews November 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Pension debate triggers outcry at board meeting; performance scores run the gamut

by Marta Jewson November 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Teachers get added incentive to improve student test scores: merit-based bonuses

by Marta Jewson October 31, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Benjamin Mays charter contract

by The Editors October 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Benjamin Mays Prep charter application

by The Editors October 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Wilson charter application

by The Editors October 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Warren Easton charter application

by Charter Schools Editor October 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Fischer Charter contract

by Charter Schools Editor October 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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