State’s new, more rigorous standards pose a problem for alternative charter school.
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Charter leader employs six relatives; two may violate state ethics law
The head of the Friends of King charter school system has hired six relatives, including at least two whose employment appears to violate state ethics laws that ban nepotism. Chief Executive Officer Doris Roché-Hicks employs her sister, daughter, son-in-law, grandson and great niece. She also employs her son-in-law’s brother. State law prohibits the hiring of immediate family members, though not all of these relations meet the definition of “immediate family” in the law.
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Board member said he opposes Cohen-Washington merger
Recovery School District has proposed merging Cohen College Prep and Booker T. Washington High School and having the new school occupy Washington’s old location.
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Einstein board says mold not an issue at Michoud building
Einstein had a biological assessment made of the former International Charter School site.
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Plessy school gets building ready while planning to move later
New charter shares space in Douglass building with ARISE Academy for now.
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Harney board considers costs of Common Core standards
Orientation session sought on new test standards.
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Algiers charter school group facing budget deficit
Common Core costs seen as investment for Algiers Charter Schools Association.
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Local schools are crimping summer vacation in a bid to boost learning
Schools nationwide are adding time to the school year — lengthening days, requiring Saturday classes or shortening summer.
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Broadmoor board approves 2013-14 school budget
Andrew Wilson charter expects 608 students.
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Check here for Orleans public schools’ opening days
School starting dates vary throughout the month of August.