As takeover nears, Crocker leaders tackle summer school and closing costs
Crocker has applied for a grant to help cover the legal and accounting expenses that arise during a school closing.
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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.
Lycée board welcomes new members to school with wine, cheese and veggie trays
After operating below the state required seven members for some time, the board is ten members strong now.
NET High leaders hash out details of possible expansion to serve overage middle schoolers
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.
Lycée committee to interview six more board member applicants
The candidates include two CPAs, a retired school administrator, an architect, an engineer and a finance and real estate expert.
Carver community eager to move out of modular classrooms
All Collegiate Academies schools have been housed in modular trailers since Hurricane Katrina, leaving parents and school leaders anxious to move into permanent facilities.
Petition seeks ouster of John Mac High charter operator
Per-pupil state funding cut pinches Ben Franklin; enrollment to rise for four years
State funding cut would cost the school $140,000 next school year.
Live blog: Lycée Francais zeroes in on candidates to replace current board
Board seeks members with skill sets including finance, fundraising or facilities management. Prior charter board experience is deemed a plus.
Military academy’s background check didn’t turn up employee’s prior theft charge
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.
Two of five candidates for Lycée CEO withdraw, committee plans to reopen search
Candidates from Los Angeles and Illinois both took their names out of the mix.
