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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.

Use of seclusion rooms remains focus of debate at Morris Jeff charter school

Parents were stunned to learn that their kindergarteners were isolated by teachers, a practice that school administrators say is warranted in some cases to calm down children.
by Jessica Williams September 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meets to discuss student retention, test scores, fundraising

by Jenny Peterson September 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

September board agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor September 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Prep Agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor September 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Akili Academy charter contract

by The Editors September 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Akili Academy charter application

by The Editors September 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein Charter handbook

by The Editors September 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein Charter contract

by The Editors September 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein charter application

by Charter Schools Editor September 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

test title for Akili

by The Editors September 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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