ReNEW could opt to take over McDonogh City Park Academy’s charter or start fresh by securing “turnaround” status for the school.

The charter organization that oversees Warren Easton Charter High School will hold a public hearing on June 18 to review the draft budget for the 2014-15 school year. The preliminary $9.2 million budget anticipates an enrollment of 930 students. The annual budget meeting will be part of the board’s monthly meeting. The finance committee will […]

Crescent City Schools impressed some board members but failed to secure majority support.

The money will mostly be used to augment reserve funds at New Beginnings’ four schools.

Cook-off Finale scheduled for next Monday evening. The event, which has been likened to TV’s “Top Chef,” is sponsored by Wilson’s parents association.

After reviewing annual budget, board approves purchase of a used bus.

The decision was received since the last board meeting. The school has room for a few more students in the coming year.

Landry claims Hollygrove residents prefer Choice Foundation; BESE meets at Xavier to discuss the issue May 28.

Decision made to seek bids for maintenance and custodial services. Board member urges special effort to attract disadvantaged contractors.

Green Charter leaders pleased to report that all graduating eighth-graders got into college prep schools, with three of them enrolling at Franklin.