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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 Charter’s $6.9 million 2013-14 budget includes new Chinese teacher

Only two board members, chair Cornelius Tilton and member Eva Alito, attended Saturday's budget hearing.
by Robert Morris May 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon Charter asks for public input on $6.9 million budget proposal

The board will meet at 9 a.m. at the school's Carrollton campus.
by Rebecca Catalanello May 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lake Forest grapples with copper theft, funding cuts and rising retirement expenses

School hired security to protect new heating and cooling units from potential theft.
by Joshua Johnston May 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff prepares for federal funding cuts in 2013-14 budget

School finance leader says he isn't counting on increases in grant funding for special education students.
by Della Hasselle May 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD says ReNEW owes more than $250,000 for school meals due to paperwork problems

The federal government should have paid for most of the meals, but months passed before ReNEW provided the proper documentation. Since then, RSD has been trying to get the money from ReNEW. How much is owed? RSD says it's about $496,000; ReNEW says it's about $232,000.
by Della Hasselle May 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment and finances holding strong; new calendar moves up start and closing by a week

“We receive federal and state money, and those payment schedules are different. This loan would be a consistent sum to have, rather than waiting for checks,” treasurer Herbert Patterson said.
by April Siese May 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée board votes to extend CEO job offer and approves three new board members

Six months after its last CEO resigned, Lycée will make an offer to a new permanent leader.
by Marta Jewson May 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff’s $3.9 million budget anticipates growth of 75 students

The school hosts a public hearing on its budget tonight at 6 p.m.
by Della Hasselle May 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ReNEW board receives $33 million budget, schedules June vote

Take over of Schaumburg Elementary means more revenue and more expense.
by Marta Jewson May 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Prep co-founder resigns post for another in Texas: ‘Transformation is complete’

Challenges facing the F school include how to expand in a crowded facility that relies on partitions to separate classes.
by Jenny Peterson May 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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