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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.

Lycee board regroups following CEO candidate rejection, appoints new member to head search

Erin Greenwald will lead the school's CEO search committee and said she will develop a plan within 10 days. Its unclear what the plan could entail.
by Marta Jewson May 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ARISE charter school to purchase its own bus fleet

The used buses could cost between $15,000 and $25,000 including maintenance and bus driver salaries, but officials predict savings of $1.86 million over 20 years.
by Marta Jewson May 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

State Supreme Court ruling against vouchers means more money for Orleans Parish schools

The change more than makes up for a budget cut announced in March.
by Jessica Williams May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein plans 5 p.m. public hearing tonight on $8.1 million budget plan

The spending plan nearly doubles, reflecting Einstein's takeover of Intercultural Charter School.
by Marta Jewson May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Fannie C. Williams school plans for increased enrollment in 2013-14

Enrollment rose steadily throughout the last school year, bucking trends some other schools experienced.
by Kelsey Foster May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

The NET leaders decide against taking on program for overage middle school students

School official says The NET "wasn't ready" to tackle a 16-student program first pitched by Recovery School District officials.
by Erin Krall May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

SciHigh plans for 2013-14 amid $42,000 deficit

Finance leader attributed the shortfall to unanticipated spending and lower than expected state revenues.
by Summer Suleiman May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Choice board approves mid-year budget cuts and prepares to cut $1.2 million from personnel in 2013-14

Also, three board members will be leaving.
by Chenault Taylor May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

McDonogh City Park points finger at RSD for scant kindergarten applications

RSD official disputes board member's claim that its OneApp database erroneously listed City Park Academy as full.
by Heather Miller May 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings ends meeting when asked to discuss job performance in public

The committee meeting, unlike most, was packed with about 25 teachers, parents and other network staff.
by Marta Jewson May 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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