In three recent testing years, 33 public schools have been flagged for problems and possible cheating on standardized tests — 12 more than once. A testing expert says these irregularities indicate cheating by teachers and administrators, who have a lot riding on their students' performance.
Which documents we used, what they told us, and what's missing.
Schools haven't been billed for water since Hurricane Katrina.
School will operate out of Touro Synagogue, starting Aug. 19.
School is taking over Michoud Boulevard campus, but repairs are still ongoing there.
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.
School is currently operating out of Crocker building on Marengo Street but will probably need a bigger site in future years.
More than $10,000 went to handle public records requests to the charter school.
New CEO Keith Bartlett takes helm of French-curriculum school.
$2.9 million budget under consideration for 2013-14 fiscal year.
