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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.

Grants and revenue uptick will enhance services for The Net special-needs students

Public hearing on 2014-15 budget set for May 20.
by Sam Nelson May 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Public hearing on preliminary $6.4 million Hynes Charter budget set for June 9

by Della Hasselle May 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Public hearing on Audubon Charter’s 2014-15 budget set for May 17

by Della Hasselle May 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon Charter School officials debate switching to KIPP’s food provider

Administrative fee currently charged by OPSB would plunge after switch to Revolution Foods, board is told.
by Della Hasselle May 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Longtime middle-school principal stepping down but will stay on at Lusher

Next year's budget available for public review, ahead of May 14 hearing at Lusher's Fortier campus.
by Michael Patrick Welch May 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Easton leader keen on legislation that would establish revolving fund for maintenance

What to do when post-Katrina FEMA money expires? House bill envisions a business-like approach to major school repairs.
by Della Hasselle May 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Decision near at Ben Franklin on whether to accept petition for faculty union

Early returns from enrollment process show room for additional applicants who pass the admissions test.
by Fritz Esker April 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Cowen report: Sharp academic growth defies New Orleans’ widespread poverty

But low-income students are not evenly distributed among city's varying types of school administration.
by Jessica Williams April 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Amid charges of ‘slander,’ Lycee community debates access to job applications

Despite chairman's support for the idea, board members rejected the school leader's suggestion that major hiring decisions be subject to their review.
by Joshua Johnston April 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Sean Wilson to be next leader of International High School, ending 8-year run at ISL

School leader at International School of Louisiana switches charters, will fill role once held by Anthony Amato.
by Stephen Babcock April 28, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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