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.
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Schools
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SciHigh plans for 2013-14 amid $42,000 deficit
Finance leader attributed the shortfall to unanticipated spending and lower than expected state revenues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
