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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.

Sophie Wright charter gets ready for its new location

School searching for places where its teams can play and practice.
by Marta Jewson July 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City Schools getting ready for new term

Akili moving into new building; Habans getting a make-over.
by Jessica Williams July 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings network board adds a new member

Bus transportation routes for coming school year also discussed.
by Della Hasselle July 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Encore Academy budgets for 315 students but already has more

Encore's board passes $2.9 million budget, and the school may have more than 330 students when session begins.
by Stephen Babcock July 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Fannie C. Williams enrollment is up again this year

Charter's board hopes to get state to release more money earlier in the year.
by Kelsey Foster July 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Singleton school misses out on state improvement grant

Grant would have sent a 'turnaround' expert to the school.
by Heather Miller July 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein waiting for results of inspection before accepting Michoud school site

Some school officials wonder if city permits have been sought for building renovation.
by Marta Jewson July 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New principal named at Miller-McCoy Academy

Eric Greely, former New Orleans resident who moved to Missouri after Katrina, returns home to take principal's position.
by Kelsey Foster July 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Fannie Williams charter unveils 2013-14 budget

School's largest expense, $2.8 million, goes for salaries.
by Kelsey Foster July 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein board gets a look at Michoud campus renovations

by Marta Jewson July 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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