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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.

Edward Hynes board meeting agenda for April 28

by Charter Schools Editor April 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff releases board meeting agenda

by Charter Schools Editor April 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Fannie C. Wiliams seeks local expansion; enrollment applications pace last year’s

The school is prepared for transition to upgraded Common Core standards, while waiting to see if the Legislature follows Jindal's lead and pulls the plug.
by Kelsey Foster April 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Decision near on whether ReNEW gets to run City Park Academy — or wants to

Charter management group says it has budgeted $1.5 million in anticipation of legislation requiring new funding formula for state teacher pensions.
by Thomas Thoren April 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

$5G donation from federated unions prompts debate by Singleton Charter directors

Members ask whether all grant applications should be reviewed by the board before they are sent out.
by Della Hasselle April 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Voteless Lycee board meeting learns of Fete results and plans for expanding kindergarten

Attorney General has been asked for an opinion on whether job applications must be made public.
by Joshua Johnston April 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Prep eyes tech needs and new school sign as possible uses of windfall

Elevator repair costs rise, but no students currently require its use between floors. Better school soundproofing planned.
by Stephen Babcock April 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

McDonogh City Park narrows search for new management to two candidates

by Kristen Himmelberg April 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Cash infusion from RSD helps swing CLA budget outlook from red to black

An adjustment in the RSD's per-pupil expulsion funding made a big difference, according to Crescent Leadership's CFO.
by Alyssa Owens April 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

OPSB budgeting error makes for $3 million FirstLine Schools revenue windfall

Financial breathing room allows for delay in sale of Katrina-devastated New Orleans Charter School site.
by Seth Mattei April 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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