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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.

Longtime middle-school principal stepping down but will stay on at Lusher

Next year's budget available for public review, ahead of May 14 hearing at Lusher's Fortier campus.
by Michael Patrick Welch May 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Easton leader keen on legislation that would establish revolving fund for maintenance

What to do when post-Katrina FEMA money expires? House bill envisions a business-like approach to major school repairs.
by Della Hasselle May 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Decision near at Ben Franklin on whether to accept petition for faculty union

Early returns from enrollment process show room for additional applicants who pass the admissions test.
by Fritz Esker April 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Amid charges of ‘slander,’ Lycee community debates access to job applications

Despite chairman's support for the idea, board members rejected the school leader's suggestion that major hiring decisions be subject to their review.
by Joshua Johnston April 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Sean Wilson to be next leader of International High School, ending 8-year run at ISL

School leader at International School of Louisiana switches charters, will fill role once held by Anthony Amato.
by Stephen Babcock April 28, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings schools expect savings from shift to in-house janitorial services

UNO wants more rent for space leased to the network's accounting department, but recent cost reductions are expected to offset the increase.
by Alyssa Owens April 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

After-school programs can continue, thanks to renewed community-center funding

by Jessica Williams April 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Unexpected influx in per-pupil funding pushes Crescent Leadership into the black

As recently as February, the school appeared to be heading for an annual deficit about as large as the surplus now projected.
by Della Hasselle April 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

FirstLine Schools board releases April meeting agenda

by Charter Schools Editor April 21, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Moton board discusses water damage at St. James Major church building

The board apparently violated state Open Meetings Law when it went into executive session.
by April Siese April 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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