Evaluators knock ExCEED’s application to take over New Orleans’ last five traditional schools
The organization is led by the school principals and current and former school district employees.
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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.
State education officials are investigating an incident in which a 9-year-old was handcuffed at school
The security company said it was necessary to protect the boy; the state questions whether it was appropriate.
If TOPS must get cut, make sure the well-to-do — not the poor — bear the burden
Joseph A. Craig Charter School broke state law by suspending student who seemed depressed
The school told the boy's mother that he couldn't return to school until he had seen a psychiatrist.
Coghill teachers are the latest to unionize at a New Orleans charter school
School district outlines ethical safeguards after Lens report on ties between central office and charter group
Orleans Parish School Board members don’t appear concerned about the employees’ involvement in a charter application.
State says ReNEW Schools broke law by meeting privately to interview CEO candidates
ReNEW was formally notified of the violation Tuesday.
Orleans Parish school district broke state rules by extending charter application deadline without permission
The schedule was set by the state board of education, and districts had to get permission to divert from it.
ReNEW Schools board set to hire Kevin Guitterrez as CEO at meeting tonight
Until now, the selection process has taken place in private, which appears to violate the state Open Meetings Law.
Two options for Gentilly Terrace building: French-immersion school or program for students with behavioral problems
The neighborhood association is pushing for Audubon Charter School, which wants to open a second location.
