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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.

College Prep defers vote on doubling bonus; new performance goals set

Some bonus goals are already being met, but higher teacher retention and a 10-point rise in school performance scores are considered more of a challenge for Kleban.
by Joshua Johnston January 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycee board developing five-year plans; enrichment to range from chess to yoga

Strong applications for enrollment. Lycee is first choice for more than 100 prospective kindergartners.
by April Siese January 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Two students expelled from Success Prep for smoking marijuana

School leader Niloy Gangopadhyay said he doesn't believe drug use is a widespread problem.
by Stephen Babcock January 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

FirstLine leader encourages board to plan for a time when he isn’t there

CEO Jay Altman tells board he has no plans to leave, but that developing a succession plan is good policy.
by Joshua Johnston January 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Military academy’s board tours new school building in Federal City

They also heard a recap of how the school construction was funded.
by Joshua Johnston January 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Interest in Bricolage likely to outstrip available seats; fundraiser set for this month

First-year school will expand by a grade next year, likely keeping its home at Touro Synagogue.
by Sam Nelson January 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

New Orleans College Prep board meeting agenda released

January board meeting agenda for New Orleans College Prep is available for review.
by Charter Schools Editor January 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Agenda for FirstLine board of directors strategic planning retreat

Retreat agenda includes long-term planning.
by Charter Schools Editor January 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Audit finds ReNEW Schools in good financial shape

School leaders exercised more control over their own budgets, which helped the charter network's finances.
by Thomas Thoren January 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Francais board releases January 13 meeting agenda

LFNO releases Jan. 13 agenda
by Charter Schools Editor January 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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