Franklin board tackles budget uncertainty, fundraising and enrollment concerns during retreat
The school this year received $600,000 in contributions, up from $418,000. Most of the increase came from corporate donors.
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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 B. Wright plans U-Haul move to West Carrollton
The school is set to temporarily relocate for two years while extensive repairs and renovations are made to their Napoleon Avenue campus.
Crocker’s board pays tribute to past as charter school closes its doors for good
In December, the state denied the failing school a charter renewal. Leadership has since been transitioning to New Orleans College Prep.
John Mac board changes Tuesday meeting to accomodate advisory board concerns
One of the most pressing issues on the agenda is whether the board plans to drop Walter L. Cohen High School next year.
Fifth-grade test scores could hurt Singleton’s academic standing, principal warns
Eleven Singleton teachers will not return in the fall, principal says.
McDonogh City Park $4.2 million budget predicts slight enrollment dip
The charter school board plans to vote on the final 2013-14 budget at its next regular meeting June 18.
ISL forms committee to tackle community concerns about modular classrooms at Camp Street campus
Board member John Wettermark will chair the committee, which will seek input from staff, parents and neighborhood residents.
Intercultural’s final board meeting caps school ‘celebration’ as Einstein Charter moves in
The F school is being taken over by Einstein Charter School after the state declined to renew its charter due to poor student performance.
‘Fair’ no longer boosts performance scores; Common Core topics creep into state tests
An added worry: Voucher program could reduce overall funding for public schools.
Hearing on $8.1 million Einstein budget draws no public input
The board waited for 45 minutes to take public comment and with no members of the public on hand, it voted to adjourn.
