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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.

Carver students, parents protest schools’ discipline policies at December board meeting

"They talk to us like fifth-graders and we’re ninth-graders," said one student.
by Kelsey Foster December 31, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City Schools board loosens rules on midyear budget adjustments

But the board didn't comply with state law when it failed to solicit public comment before two votes.
by Jessica Williams December 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

With bump from F to D, Singleton wins charter renewal for three more years

by April Siese December 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

McDonogh City Park Academy could leave state teachers pension system

Factoring into the school board's decision: whether it will join a charter network.
by Mallory Lindsly December 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP rejects move to Orleans Parish School Board; strong reserves projected

by Jessica Williams December 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

School leaders developing online courses for income, recognition

by Thomas Thoren December 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings joins list of charter organizations that vote against return to OPSB

One of its four schools was eligible.
by Kristen Himmelberg December 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Work on new home for Encore about to begin; survey shows strong support for re-enrollment

Renovation of the former John A. Shaw Elementary School will cost about $4.9 million.
by Stephen Babcock December 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Directors of The NET ponder ways to spend surplus funds; academic improvement noted

by Sam Nelson December 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Board governing Benjamin Franklin High releases Dec. 19 meeting agenda

Dec. 19 meeting agenda of Advocates for Academic Excellence.
by Charter Schools Editor December 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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