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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.

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

Lycée CEO choice signs contract and will begin work immediately

Keith Bartlett was picked at the charter school's board meeting last week.
by Marta Jewson July 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Français decides on new CEO; hopes to have him start on Monday

School negotiating contract with Keith Bartlett, who was chosen by board Thursday night.
by Marta Jewson June 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ISL board approves $3 million growth in budget for its three charter schools

New slate of board officers also approved at meeting
by Stephen Babcock June 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée committee recommends candidate for school’s chief executive position

Tonight, school's full board will consideration recommendation that Keith Bartlett be hired for post
by Marta Jewson June 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NET students get to spend some time this summer in the great outdoors

by Erin Krall June 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée schedules hearing on $3.7 million budget

Last fall the charter school’s board was forced to cut more than $200,000 after discovering it had begun the year approximately $85,000 in debt.
by Marta Jewson June 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings charter board changes tune on public input during meetings

by Marta Jewson June 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Some board members are concerned with takeover of Pride College Prep

Member concerned that as Arise Academy takes over school in July, it may assume some liabilities as well
by Marta Jewson June 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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