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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.

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.
by Della Hasselle May 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by April Siese May 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson May 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Della Hasselle May 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ReNEW board receives $33 million budget, schedules June vote

Take over of Schaumburg Elementary means more revenue and more expense.
by Marta Jewson May 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Jenny Peterson May 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Della Hasselle May 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson May 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Orleans military charter school plans hearing tonight on $3.7 million budget

The school's $3.7 million budget is based on a projected 350 students, up from 230 that were planned this year.
by Joshua Johnston May 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée charter committee recommends San Francisco’s Mireille Rabaté for next CEO

A dual citizen of the U.S. and France, Rabaté spent about 11 years teaching in France, Norway and the U.S. before moving into administration, where she has spent the last 18 years.
by Marta Jewson May 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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