Thirty people apply to be Lycée’s next school leader; committee to meet Friday
The seat has been open since November, when the school lost its second leader in less than a year.
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Green charter school touts post-Katrina progress at FirstLine board meeting
The board also adopted a 77-page financial policies and procedures manual.
As Pride College Prep closes, leaders discuss what to do with remaining funds
School leaders consider donating some of its projected $155,000 fund balance to the school that will take its place after June 30.
Military charter school breaks ground on $17 million building
Construction will cost about $14 million and the land lease from the U.S. Navy comes to another $1.2 million, school leader says.
Lycée board members veer from recommendations on their replacements
The board draws onlookers' ire as it votes against appointing Mary Jacobs Jones following news that she is a friend of former school chief Jean-Jacques Grandiere.
RSD asks NET High to take on struggling, overage middle school students
The class could number about 16 students, those considered to be overage for their grade level.
Six people recommended for new Lycée Français board
But because the state requires at least seven people, the committee is seeking more applications.
Orleans Parish School Board discusses micromanagement at Houston training
A piece of the advice: “You don't have to be friends. But what you have to do is respect each other."
Crescent City leaders pore over testing data to assess students’ strengths and needs
Schools use these interim tests to track student progress throughout the year and to inform teachers.
New Orleans College Prep seeks federal grant for after-school programs
The board approved a resolution to apply for a grant during a brief meeting.
