Skip to content

Focused On

  • Katrina20
  • Justice
  • Living with Industry
  • NOLA Public Schools

Main Navigation

The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate
The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate

Focused On

  • Katrina20
  • Justice
  • Living with Industry
  • NOLA Public Schools

Topics

  • Criminal Justice
  • Environment
  • Government & Politics
  • Land Use
  • Schools

Sign Up for the Latest News

  • The Lens Newsletter
  • About The Lens
  • Our Staff

Follow The Lens

  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Listen to Behind The Lens Podcast

  • Spotify
  • Katrina20
  • Justice
  • Living with Industry
  • NOLA Public Schools

Category
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.

Budget, Common Core are main concerns of FirstLine board

Schools see reductions in two funding sources.
by Seth Mattei September 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings may add new board members tonight

School's governing body fell below the state-required seven members.
by Marta Jewson September 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Preparatory board will vote on budget Thursday

School sees big increase in number of special education students.
by Jenny Peterson September 4, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Martin Behrman school may move

Algiers Charter Schools Association board hears that Behrman elementary could get a new building nearby.
by Kelsey Foster August 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City board faces building issues

Work on some of the buildings continues, even after classes have begun.
by Jessica Williams August 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Military academy organizing for the new year

School considering fund-raising options.
by Joshua Johnston August 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

International School reviews head of school’s performance

Charter board hears report that enrollment is close to what was planned.
by Thomas Thoren August 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NET Charter gets $250,000 grant

Walton Foundation provides financial breathing room to alternative school.
by Erin Krall August 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Choice Foundation re-elects entire board in meeting without public notice

The board moved its meeting up a day without notifying the public.
by Della Hasselle August 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Bus rides are shorter this year for ENCORE students

School switched bus companies this year and is pleased with the change.
by Marta Jewson August 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Posts navigation

  • «
  • 1
  • …
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • …
  • 162
  • »

About The Lens

The Lens fights to reveal and report on issues that impact the community and the region. Staunchly defending the public's right to know and deeply committed to sharing our knowledge with the community at large. We center human impact in all our work.

Support The Lens

We depend on your support. A generous gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you this service.

Donate Now

Newsletter

Sign up

Most Popular

Last call at the First and Last StopLast call at the First and Last StopNovember 20, 2025Katy Reckdahl and Gus BennettIn the N.O.
Compare 2025 school performance scores for New Orleans chartersCompare 2025 school performance scores for New Orleans chartersNovember 20, 2025Marta JewsonNews
An Oil Well in Reverse: Smitty's hopes to inject liquid waste into a landfill in Jefferson ParishAn Oil Well in Reverse: Smitty's hopes to inject liquid waste into a landfill in Jefferson ParishNovember 21, 2025Carolyne HeldmanBehind The Lens
The Lens
The Lens fights to reveal and report on issues that impact the community and the region. Staunchly defending the public's right to know and deeply committed to sharing our knowledge with the community at large. We center human impact in all our work.
  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Katrina20
  • Criminal Justice
  • Schools
  • Opinion
  • In the N.O.
  • Environment
  • Podcast
  • About The Lens
  • Support Us
INN Member LION Member
© 2024 The Lens. All Rights Reserved.

Our reporting has more urgency than ever.


For more than a decade, we have reported on issues as well as public policy meant to address the needs of residents. The Lens seeks to focus on the inherent inequality that has created a multi-tiered system. We, at The Lens seek to uncover, illuminate, inform and take part in a forward-looking community. Join us.

 
 

Continue to The Lens