Franklin faculty debate proper role of a newly created board committee on academics
Should a board committee be setting performance goals, or is that the province of faculty and administrators, teachers ask.
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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.
Auditors question $14,500 in credit card spending at Sophie B. Wright
The school principal says documentation has been found for all but $1,600 in charges.
IHS enrollment surge, OneApp quirks preoccupy VIBE board; Doha class reviewed
Having too many applications is a nice problem to confront, board member Blumenthal opines.
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.
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.
