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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.

Seven staff cuts put budget in the black, but renewal of school charter still iffy

by C. Nellie Nelson November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board revises budget, struggles with meeting laws

by Marta Jewson November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment shortfall, busing costs pinch budget; student social services reviewed

by Erin Krall November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment projected to climb next year; priority zip codes could cut bus costs

by Marta Jewson November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter extension deemed likely; decision due Dec. 5; new faculty hires announced

by Michael Patrick Welch November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Lusher tops among state's K-12 schools; OneApp admissions option rejected

by Michael Patrick Welch November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board shuts public out of another meeting

by Marta Jewson November 12, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board President informs Lycée parents of sudden staff cuts, unexplained $90G deficit

by Jenny Peterson November 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board hopes for increased enrollment, considers possible locations for new campus

by C. Nellie Nelson November 7, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board approves application for federal funds to take charge of a second school

by Marta Jewson November 6, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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