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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.

Adjacent lot eyed by Warren Easton carries a pricetag of about $2 million

OPSB and charter foundation may share cost of property purchase.
by Della Hasselle January 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Unauthorized credit card use among issues faulted by OPSB auditors

Another problem: OPSB computer program automatically adjusted staff seniority to reflect pay grades, regardless of actual years of service.
by Jessica Williams January 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

College Prep defers vote on doubling bonus; new performance goals set

Some bonus goals are already being met, but higher teacher retention and a 10-point rise in school performance scores are considered more of a challenge for Kleban.
by Joshua Johnston January 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycee board developing five-year plans; enrichment to range from chess to yoga

Strong applications for enrollment. Lycee is first choice for more than 100 prospective kindergartners.
by April Siese January 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Two students expelled from Success Prep for smoking marijuana

School leader Niloy Gangopadhyay said he doesn't believe drug use is a widespread problem.
by Stephen Babcock January 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

FirstLine leader encourages board to plan for a time when he isn’t there

CEO Jay Altman tells board he has no plans to leave, but that developing a succession plan is good policy.
by Joshua Johnston January 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Military academy’s board tours new school building in Federal City

They also heard a recap of how the school construction was funded.
by Joshua Johnston January 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Interest in Bricolage likely to outstrip available seats; fundraiser set for this month

First-year school will expand by a grade next year, likely keeping its home at Touro Synagogue.
by Sam Nelson January 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

New Orleans College Prep board meeting agenda released

January board meeting agenda for New Orleans College Prep is available for review.
by Charter Schools Editor January 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Agenda for FirstLine board of directors strategic planning retreat

Retreat agenda includes long-term planning.
by Charter Schools Editor January 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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