Plessy school leader talks up hiring Playworks to provide exercise, conflict resolution
A new policy for public comment requires filling out a card and presenting it to the board at the start of the meeting.
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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.
Harney board approves contracts to enhance ESL and Common Core instruction
Newly enrolled student brings to 13 the number of Harney pupils for whom English is not their native language.
Absent a quorum, Crescent City Schools board discusses ongoing need for donations
With or without Common Core standards, the school needs to upgrade computers and associated technology.
Choice Foundation jilted in bid to take over former Dunbar Elementary campus
“If you want us to compete, we have to compete on equal footing.” — board chair James Huger
Neighbors complain about construction hours at new Morris Jeff school in Mid-City
Contractor has an incentive to finish early.
Neighbors complain about construction hours at new Morris Jeff school in Mid-City
Contractor has an incentive to finish early.
Budget surplus and rising test scores brighten meeting of ARISE network’s board
Kindergarteners outperform peers in Connecticut and Rhode Island on math skills assessment — a first.
InspireNOLA group to add two executive directors as it bids for third school
Both Karr and Harte can expect $500,000 surpluses as OPSB coughs up deferred tax revenues owed to the schools.
Students polled on attitudes toward faculty and peers at The NET alternative high
Board seeks new members with financial and/or fundraising prowess. Budget process has been accelerated.
