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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.

Enrollment surge brightens finances; Hurricane Isaac make-up days slated

by Joshua Johnston September 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Isaac make-up days tentatively set; school is 35 students short of full enrollment

by Marta Jewson September 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board agenda released

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

Student demographics outlined; financing strategy for new school adjusted

by Joshua Johnston September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

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

New basis for school rankings detailed; enrollment slide prompts staff cuts

by Joshua Johnston September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

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

Gretna move poses enrollment challenge; calendar will reflect Isaac make-up days

by Yomi Akinyemi September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

ReNEW board approves amended bylaws

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

Board moves toward private retirement plan; enrollment drop threatens funding

by Joshua Johnston September 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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