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Category: Schools

It's none of your business: Most charters don't comply with open-meetings law

The state charter school law frees independently run public-school campuses from many laws. However, that doesn’t include the state’s open-meetings law.
by Jessica Williams October 7, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Successful post-Katrina programs in jeopardy of losing federal backing

by The Editors August 6, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Franklin High principal to get evaluated by board annually

After four years as a charter school separate from the city’s beleaguered system, Benjamin Franklin High School’s leaders on Thursday fell into compliance with a state law that requires the principal to be evaluated.
by Jessica Williams July 23, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Theft from school may cost school its independence

by Ariella Cohen May 28, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

School embezzler senteneced to five years in federal pen

by Ariella Cohen May 27, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter school conversion leaves some parents anxious, some hopeful

by Ariella Cohen May 17, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Donation boosts Web site and city staff, not citizen-participation efforts

by Ariella Cohen February 23, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Unused city money dating to the 1980s raises questions, ire.

by Ariella Cohen February 4, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Nagin administration moving millions in recovery money without public input

by Ariella Cohen January 20, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

"Economic development" grants leave empty storefronts

by Karen Gadbois January 19, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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