Hearing May 22: New Beginnings schools find various ways to budget a revenue windfall
Money will plug deficits, fill reserves and add support staff at four charter schools: Gentilly Terrace, Medard Nelson, New Tech and Pierre Capdau.
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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.
Easton budget for next year reflects slight revenue dip, following this year’s windfall
Fact-check: Landrieu’s account of improving New Orleans schools mostly accurate
The schools in the Recovery School District have shown the most improvement.
Audubon Charter School forecasts $200,000 deficit for next school year
Most of it is due to equipment upgrades so the school can administer a new standardized test.
Live blog Friday: What’s the future of John McDonogh High School?
Alumni, advisory groups to talk about what will happen when the school reopens after renovations.
Ben Franklin High School board votes to recognize teachers’ union
The school will collectively bargain with teachers after 85% said they wanted to join a union.
Live blog: Ben Franklin board to vote on teachers’ union
They will meet in private before the vote, but board president said they would discuss the matter in public.
Performance score rises; Success Prep teachers, support staff rewarded with raise
Nine new teachers have been hired and more are on the way. Student recruitment drive is also gearing up.
Chosen by City Park Academy, ReNEW group begins studying options surrounding takeover
ReNEW could opt to take over McDonogh City Park Academy's charter or start fresh by securing "turnaround" status for the school.
