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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.

International School of Louisiana seeks public input on $16 million budget

The proposal includes an expected deficit of nearly $700,000, according to the budget draft. Meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
by Emmanuel Felton June 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings calls special meeting; discussion of two top administrators planned

This comes two weeks after a committee abruptly adjourned when one administrator asked the board to discuss her employment in open session.
by Marta Jewson June 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

After failed attempt to hire CEO, Lycée committee recommends hiring another interim

Leaders form a plan to interview interim CEO possibilities by June 22.
by Marta Jewson June 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Future Is Now board discusses handover of Cohen High over to Recovery School District

Some community members said they're disappointed that Cohen students must deal with yet another transition.
by Della Hasselle June 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

John McDonogh High braces for cuts in 2013-14 budget proposal

The Future Is Now Schools, Inc., preliminary budget shows about $3.9 million in projected revenues, down from $4.7 million. A public budget hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m.
by Della Hasselle June 4, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Prep readjusts to one leader after news of co-founder’s departure

Board also receives concerning out-of-school suspension data.
by Jenny Peterson June 4, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycee leaders to discuss nine more names for CEO slot

The latest round of names include the interim CEO and two past applicants. The other names came from conversations with search committee members, board member says.
by Marta Jewson June 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Franklin board tackles budget uncertainty, fundraising and enrollment concerns during retreat

The school this year received $600,000 in contributions, up from $418,000. Most of the increase came from corporate donors.
by Emmanuel Felton June 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Sophie B. Wright plans U-Haul move to West Carrollton

The school is set to temporarily relocate for two years while extensive repairs and renovations are made to their Napoleon Avenue campus.
by April Siese June 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crocker’s board pays tribute to past as charter school closes its doors for good

In December, the state denied the failing school a charter renewal. Leadership has since been transitioning to New Orleans College Prep.
by Erin Krall May 31, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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