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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.
Decision near: Local educator among finalists to head International High School
Teacher questions whether there's been time for candidates to meet the school community.
Algiers school group bids for as many as six charters in Baton Rouge and Shreveport areas
If charters for additional schools are granted by the state, the Algiers Association's board would have to add members from the new area.
Board continues to tinker with CEO’s contract; vote scheduled for April meeting
Lusher looks to modular classrooms until repairs are complete on both campuses
“It’s become a tradition: the many people that are very happy, and the many more that are unhappy when it comes to the lottery.” — Kathy Reidlinger.
Logistics of Lagniappe’s pending move to Orleans Avenue still in flux, but on schedule
Modular classrooms at current campus are for sale, but so far no deals have been struck.
OPSB angling to buy vacant lot adjacent to Warren Easton; chillers to be replaced
School accepts 250 students from applicant pool of just over 600; 50 more are wait-listed.
Collegiate Academies’ future growth to come from new schools, not takeovers
The board’s growth committee addressed the issue at a recent meeting.
Military charter dedicates new campus in Federal City; brass laud academic strength
Speakers noted that NOMMA is an open-enrollment school, not one that selects among applicants of already proven academic ability.
College Prep Academies’ growth plan angles for takeover of two more schools by 2018
Charter management group reworks transition of middle school students.
