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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.

Meeting set to discuss new Behrman school location

Lots on Patterson Drive and Opelousas Avenue are considered for elementary's new location.
by Kelsey Foster September 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lack of social services affecting schools, board member says

Choice Foundation board members concerned about the effects of OneApp system.
by Della Hasselle September 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City officials frustrated by building issues

School officials are aren't sure which contractor is responsible when something breaks.
by Jessica Williams September 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lafayette Academy to miss out on FEMA money

School will be 'refurbished' instead of 'renovated.'
by Della Hasselle September 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings board adds more members

by Marta Jewson September 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ISL wants to lease nearby land

International School of Louisiana's fourth- and fifth-graders no longer have to go to temporary campus in Algiers.
by Thomas Thoren September 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ENCORE hopes for new building next year

School has asked for former site of John A. Shaw elementary school in Gentilly.
by Stephen Babcock September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NET school reviews new policy for alternative schools

by Sam Nelson September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Wilson school to upgrade energy system

Principal reports that bulk of fourth and eighth graders are reading below their grade level.
by Kelsey Foster September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Military school’s new building 80 percent finished

New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy will be getting more money than last year in per-pupil funding.
by Joshua Johnston September 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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