Singleton enrollment expected to hold steady, requiring cuts in projected revenues, spending
The new enrollment projection calls for 80 fewer students than were anticipated when the 2013-14 budget was drawn up.
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Schools
Reporting on education in New Orleans and across Louisiana. This category explores how policies, leadership, and community voices shape the experiences of students, teachers, and families—covering everything from classroom challenges to school reforms and success stories.
Recovery School District’s budget shrinks as it shifts to all-charter district
Construction costs have remained steady.
Craig Charter paying off $705,000 King loan
More than a third is paid off in first year of 10-year, interest-free loan.
Cowen report: Younger children do better on state standardized tests this year
Tracking results over three years, students generally tend to do worse as they get older, study finds.
Akili curriculum director to become principal
Former principal was moved into classroom after drop in overall school score.
Collegiate Academies expects modest budget shortfall next school year
The charter organization will dip into its reserves to cover it.
Recovery School District charters inching past historic top-performers in New Orleans
Schools run by the Orleans Parish School Board have been the top performers on standardized tests. That continued this year, but several charters in the Recovery School District inched past them. The challenge: Replicating what's working.
