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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.

Live blog Saturday: Warren Easton holds lottery for next school year

It begins at 11 a.m.; check here if you can't make it in person.
by Jessica Williams March 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Finding more termite damage, Wright pushes back expected return to Napoleon campus

Rather than work being completed for the August start of classes, students should now expect a return later in the fall.
by Kristen Himmelberg March 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Friday: Lake Forest Elementary holds lottery for next school year

It starts about 4 p.m. on Friday; follow along here if you can't make it in person.
by Jessica Williams March 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Programming and personnel changes add to International School bookkeeping costs

School's board of directors faces turnover due to term limits. CEO Wilson's contract under review.
by Thomas Thoren March 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Construction ramps up at Lake Forest Elementary’s new campus, board is advised

A community member complains about the kindergarten admissions process, saying it favors private pre-k students.
by Joshua Johnston March 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Throng of candidates seeking appointment to Lycee development and admissions jobs

Fête de la Musique, this Sunday at Generations Hall, features Ani DiFranco, Kermit Ruffins and Fleur de Tease Burlesque Troupe.
by Joshua Johnston March 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

McDonogh High officials focus on transition as school prepares to shut down

School administrators are auditing student records to determine who might need additional course credits; a summer school is in the works.
by Della Hasselle March 12, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Audubon Charter School holds lottery Wednesday and Thursday

Each event starts at 9 a.m. Check back here to see if your child's number was picked.
by Jessica Williams and Della Hasselle March 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

ISL board releases meeting agenda

by Charter Schools Editor March 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lake Forest board releases meeting agenda

by Charter Schools Editor March 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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