NET Charter preps for state’s new charter school accountability project
The new Charter School Accountability Compact is an attempt to give charter schools clear information about what is expected.
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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.
If Success Prep grows in numbers, will its building be big enough?
School leader questions Success Prep's maximum capacity.
Lycée paid former CEO $10,000 after he resigned, documents show
Jean-Jacques Grandière's last day of work was Nov. 23, but the school paid him through Jan. 1.
Lacking quorum, Miller-McCoy board hears about new charter school compact
Only six of 13 Miller McCoy Academy board members were present for the school's Feb. 25 board meeting.
Suspensions spike in January at Andrew Wilson Charter, administration reports
Administrators suspended 20 students in January, up from six in December.
Algiers charter board keeps Morgan as CEO, removes the “interim” from his title
Morgan will stay through June 2014 and the board has the option to extend his contract then.
John McDonogh group sends open letter decrying ‘Blackboard Wars’; Tuesday meetings planned
Future Is Now founder Steve Barr is expected to attend Tuesday's 6 p.m. meeting at the school.
McDonogh City Park leaders expect OneApp will help draw students
While other schools seek radio and TV spots, City Park leaders say word of the school is spreading in other ways.
Two resign from Lycée board as its focus turns to school leadership
The state requires charter school boards to have a minimum of seven members.
Intercultural board prepares for school closure
Leaders discuss holding an end-of-year 'celebration' despite the fact that its closure is was precipitated by poor student performance.
