Success Prep seeks reasons for drop in kindergarten and first grade test performance
The school's principal cited inconsistency in lesson execution, teacher experience, a high number of English language learners and behavioral issues.
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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.
Warren Easton taps new board member; building repairs to proceed over summer
“What I hope to bring to the board is a connectedness or a glue, to really start to embed this school into this particular community,” Sams said in her pitch to the board’s members.
Lycée committee meets behind closed doors to interview CEO candidates
No parents or current board members were present for Wednesday's meeting. Interviews are likely to continue next week as tonight's meeting is postponed.
Tubman charter to get a band program, thanks to unexpected influx of funds
During its annual financial audit, the school's former charter management organization discovered a $686,000 due to Tubman.
NOPD says feds now looking into 2011 embezzlement from Lusher Charter School
So far Lauren Hightower has not been charged with any crime, though she admitted taking money from the school.
John Mac charter school leaders are concerned about making payroll
School leaders warn they will need additional funding in order to pay their 45 employees on April 30.
Two nights of Lycée CEO interviews likely to happen behind closed doors
Though it none of the candidates are expected to be at the school in person, it does appear that all of the interviews will likely take place in executive session.
New Orleans Federal Alliance phased out of its role in the new NOMMA school, leader says
Now, the Algiers Development District will oversee the development in the long term, school leader says.
Ouch! Schools face last-minute funding cut; state denies vouchers are to blame
Enrollment levels are at the heart of a per-pupil state funding cut that appears likely to trim budgets by 4 percent in the remaining months of the school year.
Wilson Charter School taps new board member for Broadmoor school
James Baker, an experienced project manager, was selected for his ties to Broadmoor and education.
