The well-regarded school would become the second charter in the city to join union.
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InspireNOLA group to add two executive directors as it bids for third school
Both Karr and Harte can expect $500,000 surpluses as OPSB coughs up deferred tax revenues owed to the schools.
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Students polled on attitudes toward faculty and peers at The NET alternative high
Board seeks new members with financial and/or fundraising prowess. Budget process has been accelerated.
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The NET braces for new state standards to evaluate alternative high schools
At a meeting on March 6 in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education was scheduled to approve a new system for evaluating alternative high schools in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. Educators for Quality Alternatives, the board that runs The NET, an alternative charter high school, discussed the framework at their February […]
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Decision near: Local educator among finalists to head International High School
Teacher questions whether there’s been time for candidates to meet the school community.
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Fact-checking Wednesday’s remarks from House hearing on Common Core standards
State rep complains about lack of input — but state officials were involved years ago.
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Algiers school group bids for as many as six charters in Baton Rouge and Shreveport areas
If charters for additional schools are granted by the state, the Algiers Association’s board would have to add members from the new area.
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Board continues to tinker with CEO’s contract; vote scheduled for April meeting
After meeting publicly for seven minutes, the board of the International School of Louisiana retreated into a closed 50-minute session to discuss the employment contract for its chief executive officer, Sean Wilson — making the March meeting the third in a row requiring an executive session to discuss the contract. Following the executive session, board […]
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Lusher looks to modular classrooms until repairs are complete on both campuses
“It’s become a tradition: the many people that are very happy, and the many more that are unhappy when it comes to the lottery.” — Kathy Reidlinger.
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Logistics of Lagniappe’s pending move to Orleans Avenue still in flux, but on schedule
Modular classrooms at current campus are for sale, but so far no deals have been struck.