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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.

Morris Jeff charter school board chooses Wanda Anderson-Guillaume as new president

by Della Hasselle June 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City Schools budget expands to nearly $18 million as network grows to three schools

Harriet Tubman Charter School plans a move into the empty O. Perry Walker High School building in January.
by Jessica Williams June 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Collegiate Academies approve $10.9 million budget for 2013-14

The plan anticipates a 22 percent growth in revenues compared with the current year’s budget
by Kelsey Foster June 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Kindergarten student should not be retained, relative tells Pride College Prep leaders

Officials at the closing school said they would look into the matter more thoroughly. The school will have new management July 1.
by Della Hasselle June 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings CEO taps former RSD principals to lead Capdau and Gentilly Terrace

Desmond Moore, principal of Paul Habans Elementary School, will lead Capdau. And Edward Brown, former principal of Abramson Elementary, will run Gentilly Terrace.
by Marta Jewson June 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings’ four school budgets anticipate cuts in federal funding

The network plans a public hearing on the budgets today at 4 p.m.
by Marta Jewson June 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings to hold public budget hearing at 4 p.m. today

Budgets for the network's four schools range from $3.8 million to $4.5 million.
by Marta Jewson June 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP New Orleans hires Renae Montegut to improve the network’s financial outlook

The organization’s leaders late last year warned of hitting a “fiscal cliff” as the school network’s startup funds run out at the end of this month.
by Kelsey Foster June 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Miller-McCoy discusses year-end financials, but no date set for 2013-14 budget hearing

Also, interim CEO Andrea Thomas-Reynolds's contract is set to expire. No one has been tapped to fill the spot yet.
by Kelsey Foster June 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée to interview interim CEO finalists Daschbach and Bartlett this week

In addition to interviewing Joseph Daschbach Thursday and Keith Bartlett on Saturday, Lycée board members plan a Saturday retreat to discuss public law.
by Marta Jewson June 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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