The charter school provided two annual reviews after criticism from a group of parents. But a member of that group says the reviews are not comprehensive enough.
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Following objections from school, district reasserts decision not to renew Coghill’s charter
The charter group challenged the outcome of a school board vote earlier this week and also requested the superintendent allow the charter group to keep control of the school.
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‘Sunshine parents’ demand greater special education accountability at Bricolage Academy
Nearly 40 parents delivered a letter to school administrators asking that special education audits be made public.
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Kennedy HS’s charter group challenges ruling allowing students’ lawsuit to continue
The New Beginnings Schools Foundation has asked a court of appeals to review a lower court decision keeping it in the lawsuit.
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Coghill school’s board demands reversal of decision against renewal
Board claims that 4-2 OPSB vote in favor of overriding superintendent should stand, though override requires five votes, according to district lawyer.
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Years after school lead prevention program began, most fountain filters are in, but kitchen water still unfiltered
The district doesn’t actually know if it has a lead-in-water problem because the last known testing was decades ago.
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Some Kennedy HS students move on, others still working toward diplomas
Graduation problems identified in the spring of 2019 affected of the class and shocked students who thought they’d graduated.
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OPSB falls short in votes to overrule superintendent on charter non-renewals
Votes fail despite large community turnout for both charters. The district plans to run Coghill directly next year. Craig will be taken over by another charter organization.
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Lawyer says French Quarter school did not alert parents, waited days to call police after alleged sexual assault
School CEO says Homer A. Plessy staff always promptly inform parents and authorities after an incident.
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Five years after settlement in citywide special education suit, some New Orleans families still struggle for services
In 2010, after struggling to find accommodations for her son, Kelly Fischer joined other New Orleans parents in a class-action suit. Some parents are still fighting similar battles.