Suspensions spike in January at Andrew Wilson Charter, administration reports
Administrators suspended 20 students in January, up from six in December.
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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.
Algiers charter board keeps Morgan as CEO, removes the “interim” from his title
Morgan will stay through June 2014 and the board has the option to extend his contract then.
John McDonogh group sends open letter decrying ‘Blackboard Wars’; Tuesday meetings planned
Future Is Now founder Steve Barr is expected to attend Tuesday's 6 p.m. meeting at the school.
McDonogh City Park leaders expect OneApp will help draw students
While other schools seek radio and TV spots, City Park leaders say word of the school is spreading in other ways.
Two resign from Lycée board as its focus turns to school leadership
The state requires charter school boards to have a minimum of seven members.
Intercultural board prepares for school closure
Leaders discuss holding an end-of-year 'celebration' despite the fact that its closure is was precipitated by poor student performance.
ReNEW charter leaders concerned about flow of public funds
E-rate reimbursement is slow, too, as officials from the federal program review how ReNEW is using the telecommunications dollars.
Lake Forest nominated for the National Blue Ribbon Schools distinction
About 82 percent of students at the A school qualify for the federal free and reduced price lunch program.
Military academy reports $31,000 missing through fraudulent checks
The checks were written to an organization led by the school's former business manager.
