Lusher board tries taking new PARCC practice test — and isn’t all that pleased
Story contains a link that allows readers to sample test questions.
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Ben Franklin board releases meeting agenda
No-interest loan from MLK Charter eases Craig Charter back to $200,000 surplus
Comment cards arrayed at board meeting, but no one comes forward and meeting is adjourned without inviting public comment.
Singleton students among beneficiaries of Justice Dept. grant to Dryades Y
School budget back in the black after enrollment slump and staff cuts.
All in the family: Bus exec slapped with $5,000 fine for contract from his sister
Former Miller-McCoy principal canceled a bus contract, then awarded it to her brother without authorization.
Warren Easton looking for ways to make health clinic sustainable
Proposed survey would seek views on how best to increase parent involvement in the school.
New Beginnings board launches search for parent reps; Saturday program popular
Applicants will be questioned about volunteerism, budgeting and other issues the board deals with.
Live blog Thursday: Hammond’s holds forum on school bus safety
The meeting starts at 6 p.m.
In survey, Success Prep students, teachers say school has supportive environment
Students say teachers care about their success; teachers say they can rely on colleagues.
Audubon waiting to learn extent of Broadway campus construction problems
The school also will hire a new Mandarin teacher.
