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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.

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.
by Marta Jewson April 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Selection committee narrows roster of Lycee CEO candidates to five finalists

The candidates are drawn from across the nation. The selection committee hopes to complete its work in time for the full board's May 13 meeting.
by Marta Jewson April 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Thirty people apply to be Lycée’s next school leader; committee to meet Friday

The seat has been open since November, when the school lost its second leader in less than a year.
by Rebecca Catalanello and Marta Jewson April 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Green charter school touts post-Katrina progress at FirstLine board meeting

The board also adopted a 77-page financial policies and procedures manual.
by Seth Mattei April 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

As Pride College Prep closes, leaders discuss what to do with remaining funds

School leaders consider donating some of its projected $155,000 fund balance to the school that will take its place after June 30.
by Marta Jewson April 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Military charter school breaks ground on $17 million building

Construction will cost about $14 million and the land lease from the U.S. Navy comes to another $1.2 million, school leader says.
by Joshua Johnston April 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée board members veer from recommendations on their replacements

The board draws onlookers' ire as it votes against appointing Mary Jacobs Jones following news that she is a friend of former school chief Jean-Jacques Grandiere.
by Marta Jewson April 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD asks NET High to take on struggling, overage middle school students

The class could number about 16 students, those considered to be overage for their grade level.
by Erin Krall April 8, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Six people recommended for new Lycée Français board

But because the state requires at least seven people, the committee is seeking more applications.
by Marta Jewson April 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City leaders pore over testing data to assess students’ strengths and needs

Schools use these interim tests to track student progress throughout the year and to inform teachers.
by Jessica Williams April 4, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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