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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.

Two charter organizations spent about $250,000 on out-of-state professional training

Algiers Charter Schools Association staff went on 19 trips over four years, including five out of state that cost $113,000. And new figures from KIPP New Orleans Schools show that it spent $133,000 on its trip to Las Vegas. All told, The Lens has added up $316,000 in travel for three charter organizations.
by Jessica Williams January 24, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff windfall will hire special ed teachers, expand middle school

Unexpected MFP funding yields $250,000 bonanza beyond budget projections.
by Stephen Babcock January 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Bypassing Treme church, Lagniappe Academies gets a new home on Orleans

After two years, school may have to move again, to New Orleans East.
by Thomas Thoren January 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Q & A: Nolan Marshall Jr. says he aims to build consensus as OPSB president

He also discussed charter school oversight and changing the makeup of the board.
by Jessica Williams January 21, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Board gets new member, and parents and students express support for Sci Academy during tough times

Board that oversees Carver schools, Sci Academy, get kind words, and good financial projections
by Kelsey Foster January 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

John McDonogh High School to close at end of the school year

It looks like Future Is Now won't get the school back when it reopens.
by Della Hasselle January 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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

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