Success Prep seeks reasons for drop in kindergarten and first grade test performance
The school's principal cited inconsistency in lesson execution, teacher experience, a high number of English language learners and behavioral issues.
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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.
Warren Easton taps new board member; building repairs to proceed over summer
“What I hope to bring to the board is a connectedness or a glue, to really start to embed this school into this particular community,” Sams said in her pitch to the board’s members.
Lycée committee meets behind closed doors to interview CEO candidates
No parents or current board members were present for Wednesday's meeting. Interviews are likely to continue next week as tonight's meeting is postponed.
Tubman charter to get a band program, thanks to unexpected influx of funds
During its annual financial audit, the school's former charter management organization discovered a $686,000 due to Tubman.
John Mac charter school leaders are concerned about making payroll
School leaders warn they will need additional funding in order to pay their 45 employees on April 30.
Two nights of Lycée CEO interviews likely to happen behind closed doors
Though it none of the candidates are expected to be at the school in person, it does appear that all of the interviews will likely take place in executive session.
New Orleans Federal Alliance phased out of its role in the new NOMMA school, leader says
Now, the Algiers Development District will oversee the development in the long term, school leader says.
Wilson Charter School taps new board member for Broadmoor school
James Baker, an experienced project manager, was selected for his ties to Broadmoor and education.
KIPP New Orleans prepares to expand beyond nine charter schools
Also, board members disagreed Thursday over when to hire a new CFO.
ReNEW leaders optimistic about funding despite continued uncertainty in E-rate money
ReNEW schools enrolled more students than projected this year, resulting in an increase in per-pupil funding, official says.
