Lake Forest grapples with copper theft, funding cuts and rising retirement expenses
School hired security to protect new heating and cooling units from potential theft.
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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.
Morris Jeff prepares for federal funding cuts in 2013-14 budget
School finance leader says he isn't counting on increases in grant funding for special education students.
RSD says ReNEW owes more than $250,000 for school meals due to paperwork problems
The federal government should have paid for most of the meals, but months passed before ReNEW provided the proper documentation. Since then, RSD has been trying to get the money from ReNEW. How much is owed? RSD says it's about $496,000; ReNEW says it's about $232,000.
Enrollment and finances holding strong; new calendar moves up start and closing by a week
“We receive federal and state money, and those payment schedules are different. This loan would be a consistent sum to have, rather than waiting for checks,” treasurer Herbert Patterson said.
Lycée board votes to extend CEO job offer and approves three new board members
Six months after its last CEO resigned, Lycée will make an offer to a new permanent leader.
Morris Jeff’s $3.9 million budget anticipates growth of 75 students
The school hosts a public hearing on its budget tonight at 6 p.m.
ReNEW board receives $33 million budget, schedules June vote
Take over of Schaumburg Elementary means more revenue and more expense.
Success Prep co-founder resigns post for another in Texas: ‘Transformation is complete’
Challenges facing the F school include how to expand in a crowded facility that relies on partitions to separate classes.
Morris Jeff seeks public input on its $3.9 million 2013-14 budget proposal
A public hearing is set for Monday at 6 p.m. at the school.
Lycee CEO finalist Rabaté to parents, teachers: ‘I know this has been a painful year’
Veteran educator Mireille Rabaté has dual citizenship in the U.S. and France and has spent the last 30 years in education.
