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.
Fannie Williams board approves budget
School will have about 40 more students this year.
Audubon and two other schools mistakenly billed for water
Most public schools in New Orleans were not billed for water after Katrina; refunds will be sent out.
Two members leave New Beginnings board
Governing body for four charter schools falls below state-mandated seven members.
John McDonogh High expecting poor performance score
School's 9.3 out of 150 makes it one of four in New Orleans with single-digit preliminary performance scores.
McDonogh City Park exceeds enrollment targets
School's board hears suggestion to opt out of state teachers retirement system.
Dryades Y/Singleton school have $1.09 million deficit
Singleton charter school has lion's share of budget shortfall.
State flags open meetings violation by New Beginnings charter school board
Public wasn't allowed to comment on individual items before the board in a June meeting.
Crescent City Charter group looks to the future at board retreat
Charter operator looking at possibility of running schools outside Orleans Parish.
Board members question timing of repairs at Audubon
$136,200 going to roof repairs at building the school is expected to move out of next year.
