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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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
McDonogh City Park narrows search for new management to two candidates
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.
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.
Decision imminent on new management team for McDonogh City Park Academy
School's board of directors votes to stay with state pension plan for teachers.
