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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.

Audubon waiting to learn extent of Broadway campus construction problems

The school also will hire a new Mandarin teacher.
by Della Hasselle February 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lake Forest board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor February 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes Charter releases board meeting agenda

by Charter Schools Editor February 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Wilson School directors shell out $400,000 to sever all ties with for-profit manager

Irregularities in the school’s bookkeeping fed dissatisfaction with EdisonLearning, but the settlement agreement casts no blame.
by Kristen Himmelberg February 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

$200G from casino to target psych services, homebound students, career coordinator

Basketball tournament planned for March 22. The Net's signature fundraising event features food, beer, music and prizes.
by Sam Nelson February 7, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes eyes possible management of a second school; new playgrounds OK’d

Abundant applications for admission will require a lottery, set to begin Feb. 20.
by Kristen Himmelberg February 6, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Bricolage kindergartners score well in midyear reading and math tests

The board discussed and approved a CEO compensation policy.
by Sam Nelson February 6, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycee plan grapples with fundraising and envisions grades through high school

French fluency requirement seen as hindrance to more diverse enrollment and access to grants for underserved youth.
by Joshua Johnston February 5, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy strives for a C; charter renewal at stake, CEO says

Transportation costs near $3,000 as school band prepares for Carnival debut in six parades.
by Kelsey Foster February 5, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Interim head granted raise as IHS directors continue search for Amato’s replacement

Staff commended on how they handled twin bomb threats in mid-January; building cleared, student later arrested.
by Stephen Babcock February 5, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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