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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.

Documents indicate that Friends of King CEO didn’t sign contracts with family members

Doris Roché-Hicks apparently didn't sign contracts with her family members, which would clear her from one set of legal concerns about their employment. But there are discrepancies between copies and originals of the same documents, and charter officials won't discuss why they're different.
by Jessica Williams September 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ARISE Academy OKs loan for bus fleet

Charter system has been running its own bus service since the beginning of the school year.
by Della Hasselle September 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Collegiate Academies touts benefits to Baton Rouge audience

Charter school operator looking to expand.
by Kelsey Foster September 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Coghill budget sent to state

No vote taken because quorum not at hearing.
by April Siese September 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ReNEW charter group predicts better ratings

Schools to be open for tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
by Thomas Thoren September 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Speech about how educators can reach troubled students hits home for principal

Two days ago, The NET Charter High School lost its second student in recent months.
by Jessica Williams September 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Prep seeks solution to building issues

Of the school's 450 students, 70 are special-education students.
by Jenny Peterson September 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Cost of busing students in New Orleans rises as parents exercise school choice

It will cost $30 million to bring students to and from public schools this year, compared to $18 million the year before Katrina. The increase appears to be a consequence of citywide enrollment and the shift from a centrally-run school system. A few schools are working together to negotiate busing contracts.
by Della Hasselle and Marta Jewson September 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Is TOPS doomed? No, but sharp course correction needed to avoid Titanic’s fate

Inflated college costs mean that the popular state scholarship program is on track to collide with bankruptcy.
by Dane Harris September 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Warren Easton praised for high teaching standards

Board also looking for better ways to engage community.
by Della Hasselle September 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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