Whitney Omosefe’s lawyer argues the network’s decision to cast out the assistant principal, rather than defend its policies, was both racially motivated and meant to maintain relationships with district officials.
Category: Charter Schools
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Time to get real about ‘open’ enrollment: what works, what’s a workaround?
Harriet Tubman Charter School, once in failure, is now lauded for both equity and academic gains. I was proud that, as the most recent school performance scores were released, the state honored Harriet Tubman Charter School for both “equity” in its admissions practices and for achieving “top gains” in its academic performance. The twin designations […]
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District halts enrollment at four charter schools that could close this spring
Harney charter school is facing a budget deficit due to an enrollment shortage. The school has faced numerous warnings for failing to comply with district policies.
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Orleans school district cites Harney charter school for possible violations of federal law
The school has racked up nine district warnings this year.
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Harney charter’s bank account stretched thin while board account sat flush
During the same time period, the school delayed its employees’ retirement benefit payments.
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Update on ‘Brady’s room’: Orleans Parish school district and charter school working on arrangements for high-needs student
Brady LaFleur may go to school on McDonogh 35’s campus as a Morris Jeff Community School student.
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Harney charter school withheld employees retirement funds for months
A similar case in Maryland resulted in a federal theft conviction.
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Late-year funding drop surprises New Orleans school leaders
The city has more students and more who qualify for special-education funding.
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Einstein Charter Schools hires busing company, looks to settle lawsuit with OPSB over transportation
The Orleans Parish School Board had threatened to pull two of Einstein’s charters because they didn’t bus students.
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Einstein could lose two charter schools over its busing dispute with the school district
The school district could look for another organization to run the schools or let one start up new schools in their place.