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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.

Mays projects pool of red ink as it folds; records forwarded to families, new teachers

McDonogh 42 taking campus but only temporarily. Principal Gentry said families feel they're being "robbed of a neighborhood school."
by Marta Jewson May 2, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings must find three top school leaders — and quick

The network wants to hire two principals and one assistant principal by July 1.
by Marta Jewson May 2, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Administrator at French school in San Francisco to interview for Lycée Français CEO

A search committee also plans to conduct initial interviews with two more candidates.
by Marta Jewson May 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Three of four Capital One-New Beginnings principals resign mid-year

Gentilly Terrace Elementary School Principal Tracy Guillory is the latest to announce his planned departure, effective Wednesday.
by Marta Jewson April 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

As takeover nears, Crocker leaders tackle summer school and closing costs

Crocker has applied for a grant to help cover the legal and accounting expenses that arise during a school closing.
by Erin Krall April 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée board welcomes new members to school with wine, cheese and veggie trays

After operating below the state required seven members for some time, the board is ten members strong now.
by Marta Jewson April 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NET High leaders hash out details of possible expansion to serve overage middle schoolers

The pilot program would serve overage middle school students ages 14 years and older who are identified as emotionally disturbed, learning disabled or who require other special education services.
by Erin Krall April 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée committee to interview six more board member applicants

The candidates include two CPAs, a retired school administrator, an architect, an engineer and a finance and real estate expert.
by Marta Jewson April 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Carver community eager to move out of modular classrooms

All Collegiate Academies schools have been housed in modular trailers since Hurricane Katrina, leaving parents and school leaders anxious to move into permanent facilities.
by Kelsey Foster April 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Petition seeks ouster of John Mac High charter operator

by Della Hasselle April 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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