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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.

John McDonogh cuts more than $327,000 in teacher pay as students flunk summer school

Only 11 percent of students in McDonogh summer school pass U.S. History; 29 percent pass English II. New principal for 9th graders added at cost of $115,000.
by Della Hasselle July 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Encore Academy plans for about 100 new students in 2013-14 budget

School is currently operating out of Crocker building on Marengo Street but will probably need a bigger site in future years.
by Stephen Babcock July 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Français paid more than $40,000 in legal fees over 2012-13 school year

More than $10,000 went to handle public records requests to the charter school.
by Marta Jewson July 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Français enters school year with new board and new CEO in place

New CEO Keith Bartlett takes helm of French-curriculum school.
by Marta Jewson July 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Encore Academy will hold budget hearing Tuesday evening

$2.9 million budget under consideration for 2013-14 fiscal year.
by Marta Jewson July 7, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Français to see 23 percent jump in budget

Charter school's board to hold public hearing Monday on proposed $3.7 million budget.
by Marta Jewson July 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter school board’s membership drops below state-required minimum

Two board members for Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans resigned over the weekend.
by Marta Jewson July 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

After long interview process, school decides to stick with interim CEO

Andrea Thomas-Reynolds stays on with Miller-McCoy Academy after board action
by Kelsey Foster July 2, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Plessy school facing tight deadlines with opening day just weeks away

School focused on Marigny, St. Roch, St. Claude and Bywater neighborhoods
by Marta Jewson July 2, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Finances looking better for Sci High charter school, board’s treasurer says

School also is considering a contract for school busing; may coordinate with a KIPP middle school
by April Siese July 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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