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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.

Not enough members show up to have meeting, but principal discusses growth

First-year school reporting growth in student achievement and fund-raising.
by Sam Nelson December 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers Charter School Association votes to keep three schools with RSD

Orleans Parish School Board members urged the charter group to work with them.
by Kelsey Foster December 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Higher International High School enrollment helps bottom line

Money goes to computers, new bus route and building maintenance
by Stephen Babcock December 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Plessy school dealing with funding issues

Charter's board applies for grant to cover instructional materials.
by Art Bueno December 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff staying under Recovery School District governance

It was one of 17 schools that have the option of returning to Orleans Parish School Board oversight.
by Della Hasselle December 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

King charter won’t move to Orleans school board governance

Item wasn't on agenda released to the public.
by Jessica Williams December 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff will vote tonight on return to Orleans school board

Meeting is at 7 p.m., preceded by a 6 p.m. community-comment period.
by Della Hasselle December 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers charter group hears public input on return to Orleans school board

Board will vote Thursday night on future of three of its schools.
by Kelsey Foster December 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

John McDonogh will try to drum up new ninth-graders

School leaders may go door-to-door looking for new freshmen.
by Della Hasselle December 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Algiers charter board gets input on moving three schools to local oversight

Tuesday's meeting starts at 6 p.m. Three of its schools are eligible. No schools have decided to move yet.
by Jessica Williams December 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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