Bus rides are shorter this year for ENCORE students
School switched bus companies this year and is pleased with the change.
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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.
Karr, Harte schools have more students than they predicted
Enrollment increase will mean more money from state in per-pupil funding.
Lagniappe Academies seeks refund for water bills it paid
The water system stopped billing schools after Katrina, but the school was charged nearly $9,000.
KIPP plans for Common Core standards
Board also discusses approval from state for additional charter schools.
International High School to get more money from state
Board votes to put money into emergency and special financial needs funds.
Morris Jeff school’s income better than expected
Strong fundraising and late grants helped up the income for last year.
Tim Ryan quits as New Beginnings board member
The former University of New Orleans chancellor was the board's chairman.
Easton moves a step closer to securing vacant lot next door
School eyes what it calls its "field of dreams."
Crescent Leadership Academy board considers budget
School has 80 students attending this year and may get more.
ARISE school board fails to get a quorum for meeting
Two members wanted to participate by phone, but that's illegal.
