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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.

ENCORE looking to renovate 7th Ward building

School has purchased Shaw Elementary School building on Arts Street.
by Stephen Babcock October 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Science school gets clean audit

Nearly 400 students are enrolled at the school.
by April Siese October 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Building issues stymie Audubon charter

Both its upper and lower schools are in temporary buildings now, waiting for repairs to other sites.
by Della Hasselle October 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment at UNO possible for Franklin students

High school juniors and seniors allowed to enroll at both institutions.
by Art Bueno October 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Behavioral issues accompany new 7th graders

Success Prep is having trouble with new middle-school grade.
by Jenny Peterson October 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

John McDonogh may lose one of its principals

Enrollment shortfall means salary cuts of 20 percent also possible.
by Della Hasselle October 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

School will have to wait for new home

Orleans Parish School Board rebids work for Lake Forest Elementary
by Joshua Johnston October 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

School considers leaving retirement system

Board looking at 403(b) accounts for employees.
by Mallory Lindsly October 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Easton getting ready for new exams

New tests fully aligned with Common Core standards
by Della Hasselle October 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Singleton board changes meeting time without proper notice

School's enrollment is less than expected, resulting in layoff of eight staffers.
by Della Hasselle October 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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