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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 meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor September 16, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

School Director Richard Best resigns; more funds needed for busing

by Erin Krall September 16, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Pride leaders optimistic about charter extension; school construction slows

by Michael Patrick Welch September 16, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Isaac worsens building conditions; board looks to RSD to speed up improvements

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

Cafeteria furniture, buffet style prove challenging to littlest students

by Jenny Peterson September 12, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board wonders if Frantz School makeover will be done in time for December move

by Marta Jewson September 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Jump in special-ed students poses budget challenge; overall enrollment slips

by Kelsey Foster September 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter board OK's sale of $11M in bonds for construction of new school building

by Joshua Johnston September 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor September 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Fifty windows blown out by Isaac; search continues for kindergarten space

by Michael Patrick Welch September 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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