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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.

Sci High gives bonuses to teachers

Half was distributed already and half will be awarded at the end of the school year.
by April Siese January 28, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein board considers line of credit, establishing separate fundraising board

Officials want to prepare for capital expenses with a credit line.
by Art Bueno January 28, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon will be stuck in modulars for another year because of contractor’s error

The Lower School was supposed to move back to its Broadway campus this summer.
by Della Hasselle January 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Groundbreaking for new school: a chance to ‘roast’ a hard-driving and popular principal

Joking aside, speakers note that Lake Forest Elementary is the only National Blue Ribbon School in New Orleans.
by Joshua Johnston January 24, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

New building for Lake Forest Elementary will allow expanded arts program

Principal's ambition is to add drama, vocal music and writing instructors.
by Joshua Johnston January 24, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff windfall will hire special ed teachers, expand middle school

Unexpected MFP funding yields $250,000 bonanza beyond budget projections.
by Stephen Babcock January 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Bypassing Treme church, Lagniappe Academies gets a new home on Orleans

After two years, school may have to move again, to New Orleans East.
by Thomas Thoren January 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Board gets new member, and parents and students express support for Sci Academy during tough times

Board that oversees Carver schools, Sci Academy, get kind words, and good financial projections
by Kelsey Foster January 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

John McDonogh High School to close at end of the school year

It looks like Future Is Now won't get the school back when it reopens.
by Della Hasselle January 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Adjacent lot eyed by Warren Easton carries a pricetag of about $2 million

OPSB and charter foundation may share cost of property purchase.
by Della Hasselle January 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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