John Mac board changes Tuesday meeting to accomodate advisory board concerns
One of the most pressing issues on the agenda is whether the board plans to drop Walter L. Cohen High School next year.
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Fifth-grade test scores could hurt Singleton’s academic standing, principal warns
Eleven Singleton teachers will not return in the fall, principal says.
McDonogh City Park $4.2 million budget predicts slight enrollment dip
The charter school board plans to vote on the final 2013-14 budget at its next regular meeting June 18.
ISL forms committee to tackle community concerns about modular classrooms at Camp Street campus
Board member John Wettermark will chair the committee, which will seek input from staff, parents and neighborhood residents.
Intercultural’s final board meeting caps school ‘celebration’ as Einstein Charter moves in
The F school is being taken over by Einstein Charter School after the state declined to renew its charter due to poor student performance.
Closure of unneeded, failing schools causes disruption for students and teachers
For students at four New Orleans schools, the end of the school year means the end of their school. Such closures are part of a plan to pare down the number of schools in a smaller city. Critics say the lack of stability hurt students; accountability advocates say it's better than letting them languish.
Landry supporters speak out against Walker merger at BESE meeting
Landry supporters claim that merging the schools will incite violence among students.
‘Fair’ no longer boosts performance scores; Common Core topics creep into state tests
An added worry: Voucher program could reduce overall funding for public schools.
Hearing on $8.1 million Einstein budget draws no public input
The board waited for 45 minutes to take public comment and with no members of the public on hand, it voted to adjourn.
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.
