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The pilot program would serve overage middle school students ages 14 years and older who are identified as emotionally disturbed, learning disabled or who require other special education services.

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Lycée committee to interview six more board member applicants

by Marta JewsonApril 24, 2013November 7, 2019

The candidates include two CPAs, a retired school administrator, an architect, an engineer and a finance and real estate expert.

Charter Schools

Carver community eager to move out of modular classrooms

by Kelsey FosterApril 23, 2013November 7, 2019

All Collegiate Academies schools have been housed in modular trailers since Hurricane Katrina, leaving parents and school leaders anxious to move into permanent facilities.

Charter Schools

Petition seeks ouster of John Mac High charter operator

by Della HasselleApril 23, 2013November 7, 2019

“They’re getting millions of dollars, and they don’t care to educate these kids,” Buckley said to the Lens, citing grants that the startup charter has received.

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Per-pupil state funding cut pinches Ben Franklin; enrollment to rise for four years

by Joshua JohnstonApril 23, 2013November 7, 2019

State funding cut would cost the school $140,000 next school year.

Charter Schools

Live blog: Lycée Francais zeroes in on candidates to replace current board

by Marta JewsonApril 23, 2013November 7, 2019

Board seeks members with skill sets including finance, fundraising or facilities management. Prior charter board experience is deemed a plus.

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Military academy’s background check didn’t turn up employee’s prior theft charge

by Rebecca Catalanello and Heather MillerApril 23, 2013November 7, 2019

The background check for New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy only went back seven years and wasn’t as comprehensive as a similar service available from the state. Darrell Sims was once charged with stealing from a Terrebone school; now NOPD is investigating him for theft from the military academy.

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