‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Harney charter school to close at end of school year
At Monday night meeting, school district superintendent and other officials said board mismanagement led to decision.
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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.
As state ratings loom, parents worry about fate of schools
Charter school renewals hinge on school letter grades from the state. Orleans school district officials have strongly hinted that four schools may be up for closure.
Harney charter school principal fears board may fire her at Friday meeting
The principal thinks the board may be intending to use a defamation claim from Juan LaFonta as a false pretext for firing.
As Crescent Leadership Academy closes, city lacks alternative placement for middle school students
Facing closure, two F-rated Algiers charter schools move in together
The move comes after the school district halted enrollment at William J. Fischer Academy and McDonogh 32 Charter School. The schools aren’t expected to make the C letter grade required for charter renewal.
State environmental agency investigating asbestos contamination at New Orleans school
State officials say construction work was performed according to asbestos safety plan. If that's the case, a DEQ official says, the asbestos release shouldn't have happened.
New data show some colleges are definitively unaffordable for many
Even as net prices begin to fall at some schools, many families are priced out.
Asbestos clean-up announced at another Orleans Parish school
Rosenwald was the second school to relocate this summer due to asbestos concerns.
In a first, Orleans School Board denies industrial tax exemption request
Bollinger Algiers wanted a tax break on a capital project.
Alternative charter school is closing mid-year
The decision will leave the city without an alternative school for elementary and middle school students.
