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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.

Proposed budget increases by modest 2%

by Kris Johnson May 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

[UPDATE: Meeting has been canceled.] Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor May 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board attends to final financial details before handing the reins to FirstLine

by Marta Jewson May 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor May 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Test scores are strong; Clark has seats to fill; $70G in new grants awarded

by Marta Jewson May 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor May 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Violence and gang activity draw board's attention; McDonogh 42 takeover stalls

by Yomi Akinyemi May 23, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board weighs bid for Carver High charter; graduating seniors win $500 scholarships

by Joshua Johnston May 23, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Finances OK, but charter extension likely to hinge on performance score and special ed

by Yomi Akinyemi May 23, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Teacher job application asked race, gender and marital status

by Jessica Williams May 23, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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