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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.

Lycée Français enters school year with new board and new CEO in place

New CEO Keith Bartlett takes helm of French-curriculum school.
by Marta Jewson July 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Encore Academy will hold budget hearing Tuesday evening

$2.9 million budget under consideration for 2013-14 fiscal year.
by Marta Jewson July 7, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Français to see 23 percent jump in budget

Charter school's board to hold public hearing Monday on proposed $3.7 million budget.
by Marta Jewson July 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter school board’s membership drops below state-required minimum

Two board members for Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans resigned over the weekend.
by Marta Jewson July 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

After long interview process, school decides to stick with interim CEO

Andrea Thomas-Reynolds stays on with Miller-McCoy Academy after board action
by Kelsey Foster July 2, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Plessy school facing tight deadlines with opening day just weeks away

School focused on Marigny, St. Roch, St. Claude and Bywater neighborhoods
by Marta Jewson July 2, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Finances looking better for Sci High charter school, board’s treasurer says

School also is considering a contract for school busing; may coordinate with a KIPP middle school
by April Siese July 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée CEO choice signs contract and will begin work immediately

Keith Bartlett was picked at the charter school's board meeting last week.
by Marta Jewson July 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Français decides on new CEO; hopes to have him start on Monday

School negotiating contract with Keith Bartlett, who was chosen by board Thursday night.
by Marta Jewson June 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ISL board approves $3 million growth in budget for its three charter schools

New slate of board officers also approved at meeting
by Stephen Babcock June 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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