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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.

Crescent Leadership Academy considers ‘learning communities’

Board holds meeting despite not having a quorum physically present.
by Summer Suleiman November 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff board considering policy changes

by Della Hasselle November 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

IHS looking for replacement for Anthony Amato as school leader

School's board paying $30,000 to consultant to find new head of school and did not get to vote on selection.
by Stephen Babcock November 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Ben Franklin looking to raise money for eastern New Orleans bus

by Marta Jewson November 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff board to take December vote on school governance

School must decide whether to stay under Recovery School District or return to Orleans Parish School Board.
by Della Hasselle November 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Akili board votes to stay with Recovery School District

Seventeen charter schools are eligible to switch to Orleans Parish School Board governance.
by Jessica Williams November 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Miller-McCoy looks forward to new facility

Building would be 'a phoenix rising out of the ashes of the East,' board member says.
by Art Bueno November 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Andrew Wilson school sees improved financial picture

Board gets news of $2,500 grant from Lupin Foundation.
by Art Bueno November 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Easton board members help Orleans superintendent search

Parish school board holding focus groups to find new boss.
by Della Hasselle November 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Collegiate Academies board discusses growth outside New Orleans

by Kelsey Foster November 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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