CEO of Singleton charter to step down in the wake of standardized test cheating scandal
He’s the fifth person to lose his job after the state flagged tests for 165 students.
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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.
Four employees at Singleton fired after ‘systemic’ irregularities discovered on standardized tests
The terminations at James M. Singleton Charter School follow an investigation by the state Department of Education. The state voided tests for at least 177 students, nearly half of its enrollment. A lawyer for the fired educators said they did nothing wrong.
Moton’s charter could be revoked for failing to identify children who need special education
The school district warned the school in August that it had to fix the problem.
Judge blocks Einstein Charter School’s attempt to depose superintendent
The Orleans Parish School Board sued the charter network over its transportation policy.
Auditors raise questions about financial management at Harney charter school
Parents, protesters picket Einstein Charter Schools over lack of busing
The Orleans Parish School Board sued Einstein for failing to provide transportation, but the group argues public transit vouchers are good enough.
School paid its CFO extra to do accounting work, ethics board alleges
Brent Washington was paid to do accounting work in addition to his CFO salary.
The Lens is hosting a public records workshop Jan. 11
On Jan. 11, learn how to use public records to hold your government agencies accountable.
School district reprimands Einstein Charter Schools for enrolling students outside OneApp
The city’s centralized enrollment system is designed to prevent schools from cherry-picking students.
City workers painting crosswalks to make it safer for kids to get to school
Over the last two months, the city has painted 135 crosswalks at 28 intersections.
