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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.

Lycee board regroups following CEO candidate rejection, appoints new member to head search

Erin Greenwald will lead the school's CEO search committee and said she will develop a plan within 10 days. Its unclear what the plan could entail.
by Marta Jewson May 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ARISE charter school to purchase its own bus fleet

The used buses could cost between $15,000 and $25,000 including maintenance and bus driver salaries, but officials predict savings of $1.86 million over 20 years.
by Marta Jewson May 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein plans 5 p.m. public hearing tonight on $8.1 million budget plan

The spending plan nearly doubles, reflecting Einstein's takeover of Intercultural Charter School.
by Marta Jewson May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Fannie C. Williams school plans for increased enrollment in 2013-14

Enrollment rose steadily throughout the last school year, bucking trends some other schools experienced.
by Kelsey Foster May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

The NET leaders decide against taking on program for overage middle school students

School official says The NET "wasn't ready" to tackle a 16-student program first pitched by Recovery School District officials.
by Erin Krall May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

SciHigh plans for 2013-14 amid $42,000 deficit

Finance leader attributed the shortfall to unanticipated spending and lower than expected state revenues.
by Summer Suleiman May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Choice board approves mid-year budget cuts and prepares to cut $1.2 million from personnel in 2013-14

Also, three board members will be leaving.
by Chenault Taylor May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

McDonogh City Park points finger at RSD for scant kindergarten applications

RSD official disputes board member's claim that its OneApp database erroneously listed City Park Academy as full.
by Heather Miller May 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings ends meeting when asked to discuss job performance in public

The committee meeting, unlike most, was packed with about 25 teachers, parents and other network staff.
by Marta Jewson May 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lagniappe to halt enrolling new fifth- and sixth-graders next year due to space restrictions

The lack of a permanent building is costing the school more than $300,000 a year in rent and mortgage payments, board member says.
by Heather Miller May 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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