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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.
KIPP leaders track recent 70-student loss
The state counts students on Oct. 1 and Feb. 1 to determine how much money to reimburse the school for student expenses.
Lycée must keep more of its French teachers, cultural organization says
Only four of 18 French exchange teachers at the charter say they are willing to stay next year.
Lens reporter finds doors to Morris Jeff board meeting locked
Board president apologizes, says it is highly unusual for the doors to the meeting to be locked.
Collegiate Academies charter leaders discuss expanding into other cities
Memphis and Baton Rouge are possible locations, president says.
Warren Easton to spend $300,000 in reserve money on building repairs
The money comes from $1.7 million reserve fund. Board president says he wasn't comfortable waiting on on the Orleans Parish School Board to do the work.
Morris Jeff leaders fear the school is paying twice for property insurance
But RSD official says all Type 5 charters have to pay about $90 per student for school property insurance. With $17,438 in charges so far, Morris Jeff documents show the school is on track to spend more than five times what it projected in property insurance expenses for the year.
Audubon board members encouraged to raise and give money
Friends of King board to meet at noon
Lycée leaders to meet with French council amid parent concerns
Parents say they are worried about the school's commitment to French curriculum.
