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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.

Board briefed on grade in swift meeting with little discussion

by Kelsey Foster December 5, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Interim CEO tapped to lead troubled Lycée Français charter

by Marta Jewson December 5, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board adopts guiding principles, discusses fundraising and outreach

by Seth Mattei December 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

IHS board delays executive session regarding personnel

by Heather Miller December 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board says RSD will recommend against charter renewal

by Heather Miller December 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board nixes plan to split Camp and Olivier campuses by grade level

by Lillie Martin November 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP votes to stay with RSD

by Kelsey Foster November 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Exceptional emphasis on extra-curriculars, community involvement

by Joshua Johnston November 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

School board member-elect Sarah Usdin visits Warren Easton

by Marta Jewson November 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board resists OneApp process, saying prospective students need to visit school

by Kelsey Foster November 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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