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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.

Students’ food and shelter among Lagniappe board concerns

With nearly all of its 130 students qualifying for the federally funded free and reduced price lunch program, Lagniappe Academies this year entered into a contract with Revolution Food to provide fresh foods and whole grains to a population of children that often go without.
by Karen Dalton Beninato January 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

John McDonogh charter board meeting explodes in tears and anger

by Della Hasselle January 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein opts for OneApp, fine-tunes plan for takeover of Intercultural Charter

Einstein Charter School’s board of directors met Tuesday night to proceed with plans to take over operation of Intercultural Charter School.
by Marta Jewson January 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Moton’s board to meet today

Robert Moton Charter School's board is expected to meet today at 12:30 p.m., at 3374 Gentilly Blvd.
by Rebecca Catalanello January 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NOCP leaders prepare to assume control of Crocker

Four weeks since the Recovery School District formally announced its plan to put New Orleans College Prep’s management team in charge of the struggling Crocker Arts & Technology School, leaders at New Orleans College Prep are making arrangements to expand.
by Joshua Johnston January 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée is dealing with its challenges, rival parent group responds

Following the explosive letter one group of parents filed with the Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orleans board last week, another school faction has sent its own petition to the board.
by Marta Jewson January 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Audit: Ex-Lycee chief paid nearly $30,000 without board vote

by Marta Jewson January 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein votes to run a school at Intercultural’s address

Einstein Charter School’s board of directors met briefly Saturday to approve a resolution to expand to two schools.
by Marta Jewson January 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Friends of King leaders push for new 9th Ward high school facility

Board members overseeing Dr. King Charter School in the 9th Ward say they are eager to get their high school students out of portable classrooms and into a new facility.
by Joshua Johnston January 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Français board agenda does not include parent grievance letter

Board members with Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orleans charter school are expected to meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the school, 5951 Patton St.
by Rebecca Catalanello January 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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