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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.

Success Preparatory board will vote on budget Thursday

School sees big increase in number of special education students.
by Jenny Peterson September 4, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Friends of King Schools plans 2 percent pay cut at Joseph A. Craig Charter School

Craig was on track to post a $671,000 deficit for the last school year. This summer, some Craig employees were laid off.
by Jessica Williams September 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Martin Behrman school may move

Algiers Charter Schools Association board hears that Behrman elementary could get a new building nearby.
by Kelsey Foster August 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City board faces building issues

Work on some of the buildings continues, even after classes have begun.
by Jessica Williams August 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Military academy organizing for the new year

School considering fund-raising options.
by Joshua Johnston August 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

International School reviews head of school’s performance

Charter board hears report that enrollment is close to what was planned.
by Thomas Thoren August 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NET Charter gets $250,000 grant

Walton Foundation provides financial breathing room to alternative school.
by Erin Krall August 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Choice Foundation re-elects entire board in meeting without public notice

The board moved its meeting up a day without notifying the public.
by Della Hasselle August 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Bus rides are shorter this year for ENCORE students

School switched bus companies this year and is pleased with the change.
by Marta Jewson August 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Karr, Harte schools have more students than they predicted

Enrollment increase will mean more money from state in per-pupil funding.
by Thomas Thoren August 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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