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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.

Morris Jeff will vote tonight on return to Orleans school board

Meeting is at 7 p.m., preceded by a 6 p.m. community-comment period.
by Della Hasselle December 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers charter group hears public input on return to Orleans school board

Board will vote Thursday night on future of three of its schools.
by Kelsey Foster December 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

John McDonogh will try to drum up new ninth-graders

School leaders may go door-to-door looking for new freshmen.
by Della Hasselle December 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Algiers charter board gets input on moving three schools to local oversight

Tuesday's meeting starts at 6 p.m. Three of its schools are eligible. No schools have decided to move yet.
by Jessica Williams December 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes school finds it’s easy being green

$107,000 in playground equipment ready to be installed.
by Della Hasselle December 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lafayette Academy to stay with Recovery School District

Choice Foundation board hears predictions of violence at one location.
by Jenny Peterson December 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Retreat for Einstein schools focuses on expansion

School group would consider adding a high school.
by Art Bueno December 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

FirstLine schools oppose return to Orleans school board governance

Three of the organization's five charter schools were eligible to move from Recovery School District.
by Seth Mattei December 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Services for Anthony Amato will be held Tuesday

Services will be in Metairie for former Orleans Parish public schools chief.
by Jessica Williams December 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Prep leaders cheer good news on charter extension

Teacher absences not the problem school leaders thought it was.
by Stephen Babcock December 8, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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