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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 schedules hearing on $3.7 million budget
Last fall the charter school’s board was forced to cut more than $200,000 after discovering it had begun the year approximately $85,000 in debt.
New Beginnings charter board changes tune on public input during meetings
Some board members are concerned with takeover of Pride College Prep
Member concerned that as Arise Academy takes over school in July, it may assume some liabilities as well
Crescent Leadership board adopts budget, adds two new members
Helen Berrigan chosen board president, Marlon Ford as vice president
Committee may propose pick for new Lycée interim CEO at Thursday meeting
Committee will hold closed session, then may decide on a CEO candidate to present to the full board of directors.
New board of directors readies to take over two Algiers charter schools
Harte and Karr will now be run by InspireNOLA instead of the Algiers Charter Schools Association
$616,000 surplus predicted for First Line schools budget this year
Per pupil funding is increased after Orleans Parish School Board recalculation
Sophie Wright board makes budget available for public viewing before final adoption
School's budget available at Napoleon Avenue campus until July 2; hearing to be held July 25
Charter school association has nearly four-hour retreat for Lycée board members
Members are reminded that it's the students that are important to their jobs
