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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.

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

Lagniappe to halt enrolling new fifth- and sixth-graders next year due to space restrictions

The lack of a permanent building is costing the school more than $300,000 a year in rent and mortgage payments, board member says.
by Heather Miller May 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Bill would forbid suspension of students for violating school-uniform rules

A second bill seeks to preserve the autonomy of charter schools that opt to return to OPSB control.
by Jessica Williams May 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Military charter school could be losing money by managing Federal City auditorium

Rental income on auditorium is running about $8,000 to $9,000, but the expenses are projected to be $15,000 to $20,000, school leader says.
by Joshua Johnston May 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Orleans charter school budgets available through The Lens

We're posting all of the New Orleans charter schools' budgets on DocumentCloud as we get them.
by Rebecca Catalanello May 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lusher plans public hearing on $15.8 million budget at 6 p.m. tonight

The board is expected to vote on the proposal Saturday.
by Heather Miller May 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Rabaté declines Lycée CEO job, calling it ‘one of the most difficult decisions’ of her life

The lone in-person interviewee for the school’s CEO position sent an email to board members late Monday about her decision.
by Marta Jewson May 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

22 Warren Easton students pull in $58,500 in scholarships, board reports

Also, senior Geremy Williams won a car for his perfect attendance record.
by Della Hasselle May 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Mystery school could get closing Pride College Prep’s leftover charter school money

Board chairman Allen Square said an RSD official told him that a new school opening in the fall could use the projected $189,000.
by Marta Jewson May 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

The NET holds public budget hearing tonight at 6 p.m.

The board plans to adopt the proposed budget at a meeting on June 25 at 6 p.m.
by Erin Krall May 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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