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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.

Franklin leaders say in-house IT work will save school money

Charter school no longer using Orleans Parish schools' shared computer services.
by Marta Jewson July 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Easton board looking for ways to send nine students to youth farm

School said it doesn't have funds for urban farm in City Park, but now it's looking at alternatives.
by Della Hasselle July 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ARISE gets ready for new school year in two buildings

ARISE takes over Mildred Osborne Charter School this year as a second campus.
by Marta Jewson July 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent Leadership Academy wants to separate younger and older students

School looking for space close by so younger students don't pick up bad behavior from older ones.
by Stephen Babcock July 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Sewerage and Water Board to start billing New Orleans schools for water use

Schools haven't been billed for water since Hurricane Katrina.
by Della Hasselle and Marta Jewson July 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Bricolage board passes $1.4 million budget for first year of operation

School will operate out of Touro Synagogue, starting Aug. 19.
by Stephen Babcock July 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein board waiting for former Intercultural Charter School’s campus to be fixed

School is taking over Michoud Boulevard campus, but repairs are still ongoing there.
by Marta Jewson July 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

John McDonogh cuts more than $327,000 in teacher pay as students flunk summer school

Only 11 percent of students in McDonogh summer school pass U.S. History; 29 percent pass English II. New principal for 9th graders added at cost of $115,000.
by Della Hasselle July 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Encore Academy plans for about 100 new students in 2013-14 budget

School is currently operating out of Crocker building on Marengo Street but will probably need a bigger site in future years.
by Stephen Babcock July 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Français paid more than $40,000 in legal fees over 2012-13 school year

More than $10,000 went to handle public records requests to the charter school.
by Marta Jewson July 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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