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Schools

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.

Audit goes smoothly and ahead of schedule; student needs to be addressed individually

by Travis Andrews November 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Pension debate triggers outcry at board meeting; performance scores run the gamut

by Marta Jewson November 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Teachers get added incentive to improve student test scores: merit-based bonuses

by Marta Jewson October 31, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Benjamin Mays charter contract

by The Editors October 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Benjamin Mays Prep charter application

by The Editors October 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Wilson charter application

by The Editors October 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Warren Easton charter application

by Charter Schools Editor October 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Fischer Charter contract

by Charter Schools Editor October 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Fischer Charter Application

by Charter Schools Editor October 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Did they or didn't they? Algiers charter board reconsiders revoking teachers retirement

by Jessica Williams October 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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