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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.

State flags open meetings violation by New Beginnings charter school board

Public wasn't allowed to comment on individual items before the board in a June meeting.
by Marta Jewson August 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City Charter group looks to the future at board retreat

Charter operator looking at possibility of running schools outside Orleans Parish.
by Jessica Williams August 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Board members question timing of repairs at Audubon

$136,200 going to roof repairs at building the school is expected to move out of next year.
by Della Hasselle August 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Potential Course Choice ‘loophole’ concerns Ben Franklin leaders

School CEO worried that Franklin's reputation could be devalued.
by Marta Jewson August 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Bricolage ready for its first year of operation

Parents will get to ride buses with students for the opening day of school Monday.
by Marta Jewson August 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Sci High not expected to face water fees under S&WB’s new billing system

New Orleans public schools, including charters, get water for free up to a certain limit.
by Erin Krall August 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lake Area New Tech principal resigns in first week of classes

New Beginnings charter system's personnel turmoil continues.
by Marta Jewson August 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Orleans charter school operators turn to Baton Rouge for expansion

Now that the charter movement has matured in New Orleans, there are fewer opportunities to grow.
by Jessica Williams August 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Preparatory gets ready for life under single leader

About 75 percent of last year's students will return this year.
by Stephen Babcock August 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Harney school board approves budget for new year

School anticipates 380 students, an increase over last year.
by Kelsey Foster August 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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