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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.

ReNEW charter leaders concerned about flow of public funds

E-rate reimbursement is slow, too, as officials from the federal program review how ReNEW is using the telecommunications dollars.
by Marta Jewson February 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lake Forest nominated for the National Blue Ribbon Schools distinction

About 82 percent of students at the A school qualify for the federal free and reduced price lunch program.
by Joshua Johnston February 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Military academy reports $31,000 missing through fraudulent checks

The checks were written to an organization led by the school's former business manager.
by Rebecca Catalanello and Joshua Johnston February 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée parents to receive ‘Charter Schools 101’ presentation Tuesday

by Marta Jewson February 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Sci High begins budget process, allocates up to $10,000 for co-principals’ tuition costs

by Erin Krall February 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP leaders track recent 70-student loss

The state counts students on Oct. 1 and Feb. 1 to determine how much money to reimburse the school for student expenses.
by Kelsey Foster February 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée must keep more of its French teachers, cultural organization says

Only four of 18 French exchange teachers at the charter say they are willing to stay next year.
by Marta Jewson February 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens reporter finds doors to Morris Jeff board meeting locked

Board president apologizes, says it is highly unusual for the doors to the meeting to be locked.
by Della Hasselle February 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Collegiate Academies charter leaders discuss expanding into other cities

Memphis and Baton Rouge are possible locations, president says.
by Kelsey Foster February 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Update: OPSB approves use of tax credit equity to finance Wheatley rebuild

Tax credit equity is seen as a key tool for financing Phase 2 projects under the system's $2 billion plan for post-Katrina recovery.
by Jessica Williams February 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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