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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.

Retreat sparks discussion of school goals, board members' roles

by Jessica Williams August 21, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

FirstLine Schools board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor August 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Increased state revenues offset higher building costs, benefit expenses

by Yomi Akinyemi August 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Agendas for 8/20/12 public budget hearing and board meeting

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

Facility costs mount as temporary campus ages; health plan frustrates teachers

by Yomi Akinyemi August 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda

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

Committee to plan school's 100 year anniversary announced; board affirms president Garland

by Danielle Bell August 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Franklin students in N.O. East still looking for transportation answers

by Erin Krall August 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

After first week of school, KIPP enrollment below expectations

by Kelsey Foster August 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Miller-McCoy balances budget for 2012-2013 school year

by Kelsey Foster August 16, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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