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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.

Financial books are in order, but unpaid aftercare bills worry Morris Jeff board

School mourns loss of beloved pre-K instructor Jerry Foxworth, a veteran New Orleans public school teacher.
by Stephen Babcock February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Franklin faculty debate proper role of a newly created board committee on academics

Should a board committee be setting performance goals, or is that the province of faculty and administrators, teachers ask.
by Art Bueno February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

IHS enrollment surge, OneApp quirks preoccupy VIBE board; Doha class reviewed

Having too many applications is a nice problem to confront, board member Blumenthal opines.
by Stephen Babcock February 21, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lusher board tries taking new PARCC practice test — and isn’t all that pleased

Story contains a link that allows readers to sample test questions.
by Michael Patrick Welch February 21, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Ben Franklin board releases meeting agenda

by Charter Schools Editor February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

No-interest loan from MLK Charter eases Craig Charter back to $200,000 surplus

Comment cards arrayed at board meeting, but no one comes forward and meeting is adjourned without inviting public comment.
by Jessica Williams February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Singleton students among beneficiaries of Justice Dept. grant to Dryades Y

School budget back in the black after enrollment slump and staff cuts.
by Della Hasselle February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Warren Easton looking for ways to make health clinic sustainable

Proposed survey would seek views on how best to increase parent involvement in the school.
by Della Hasselle February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings board launches search for parent reps; Saturday program popular

Applicants will be questioned about volunteerism, budgeting and other issues the board deals with.
by Della Hasselle February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

In survey, Success Prep students, teachers say school has supportive environment

Students say teachers care about their success; teachers say they can rely on colleagues.
by Stephen Babcock February 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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