KIPP triples surplus, readies new schools in Hollygrove, eastern New Orleans
New financial controls urged by auditors will be fully implemented by June, board treasurer says.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Ben Franklin board releases meeting agenda
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.
Singleton students among beneficiaries of Justice Dept. grant to Dryades Y
School budget back in the black after enrollment slump and staff cuts.
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.
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.
