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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.

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.
by Della Hasselle March 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Heather Miller March 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson February 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Joshua Johnston February 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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

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