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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.

Rusnak gets contract extension, raise; school income in black

by Erin Krall October 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board votes to form non-profit to collect anonymous donations

by Marta Jewson October 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Milestone/SABIS board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor October 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board mulls OPSB oversight for Akili, charter app for Paul Habans Elementary

by Jessica Williams October 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein board votes to apply for grant to take over failing school

by Marta Jewson October 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein Group could take over Intercultural Charter school

by Charter Schools Editor October 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Four teachers lose jobs after school misses enrollment goals

by Danielle Bell October 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board discusses enrollment boost, new hires and LEAP prep classes

by Danielle Bell October 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board tightens credit card policies, sets academic goals

by Kelsey Foster October 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor October 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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