The city has more students and more who qualify for special-education funding.
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Einstein students are being bused to school, but families say there are bumps in the road
Until last week, the charter group handed out public transit vouchers. The school district said that wasn’t good enough.
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School board approves bid for filters to screen lead from drinking fountains
Installation must begin within six weeks of signing a contract, so it probably will stretch into the summer.
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Harney continues to rack up warnings, ranging from physical restraint of a student to inadequate special-ed services
Violations, ranging over issues ranging from physical restraint of a student to failure to provide special-ed services could cost the charter elementary school its charter
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Orleans Parish school district will run McDonogh 35 next year after rejecting applications from outside groups
The school district wanted to phase out McDonogh 35 and hire a contractor to run the school long-term. But none of the applicants met its standards.
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Einstein board may have broken public meetings law in dealing with resignation of CEO
The agenda made no mention of Shawn Toranto’s resignation or the selection of a temporary replacement.
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Einstein Charter Schools hires busing company, looks to settle lawsuit with OPSB over transportation
The Orleans Parish School Board had threatened to pull two of Einstein’s charters because they didn’t bus students.
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Almost two years after school officials pledged to protect children from lead in drinking water, they’re still waiting
School district leaders said in July 2016 they would test water. Last year, they decided to install filters instead. But the contract has been delayed.
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Einstein Charter Schools CEO Shawn Toranto resigns amid busing dispute
After meeting for hours behind closed doors, Einstein’s board announced her resignation and voted to accept it without discussion.
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Three groups apply to run McDonogh 35 Senior High School
Smothers Academy, a charter in Jefferson, is the only long-term applicant to operate the high school.