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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.

Audubon search committee recommends moving interim CEO into permanent spot

Latoye Brown is the last candidate remaining after two other finalists dropped out in the past month.
by Sarah Gamard May 25, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Choice Foundation cancels board meeting after failing to provide public notice

Board member said it was an oversight; school leader said agenda matters weren't urgent.
by Marta Jewson May 25, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Continuing fight against unionization, Lusher files appeal with labor board

Though teachers soundly defeated union, paraprofessionals approved and could push for contract.
by Marta Jewson May 25, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon sets final CEO search meeting for Wednesday; one candidate remains

Also, survey by the Parent-Teacher Organization shows that most respondents are satisfied with the school.
by Sarah Gamard May 24, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon Charter cancels CEO search meeting because it lacked proper legal notice

With two of three finalist dropping out, only the interim CEO remains in contention, with the full board scheduled to meet on Saturday
by Sarah Gamard May 19, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

International High School argues that feds can’t oversee union effort by teachers

by Marta Jewson May 13, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers charter network hires interim CEO to stay on without interviewing others

Board received applications from 22 people who were deemed qualified.
by Marta Jewson May 11, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein’s Village de l’Est campus closed because of asbestos concerns

Thirteen of 15 dust samples tested positive for asbestos, but the results are preliminary.
by Marta Jewson May 10, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Lusher questions whether federal labor board should be involved in union election

School attorneys argue the board is a political subdivision of state, not subject to federal oversight. That's counter to an earlier argument.
by Marta Jewson May 5, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers Charter Association gets 22 applicants for new CEO, public meeting expected

by Marta Jewson May 5, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

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