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Category: Schools

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.

New Beginnings charter network likely to appoint CEO next week

Michelle Blouin-Williams was the lone recommended candidate from a hired search firm.
by Marta Jewson July 15, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

A top Orleans schools lieutenant interviews to be charter network’s CEO

Michelle Blouin-Williams was the only candidate interviewed by the New Beginnings committee.
by Marta Jewson July 12, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings charter network, Audubon appoint leaders in past week

The position at New Beginnings is for an interim CEO while the board works to fill the job permanently.
by Sarah Gamard June 7, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

International High, like Lusher, fights union by appealing to national labor board

Teachers last month voted seek collective bargaining, but school argues that vote shouldn't have been allowed.
by Marta Jewson June 7, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Application jitters: Dreaming of a place in Lusher’s kindergarten

A mother obsesses about getting her boy into a high-demand charter school.
by Chanell Williams June 2, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Teachers and aides approve union at International High School

The school's board could continue fight, as Lusher did, by appealing federal decision.
by Marta Jewson May 27, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon search committee recommends moving interim CEO into permanent spot

Latoye Brown is the last candidate remaining after two other finalists dropped out in the past month.
by Sarah Gamard May 25, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Choice Foundation cancels board meeting after failing to provide public notice

Board member said it was an oversight; school leader said agenda matters weren't urgent.
by Marta Jewson May 25, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Continuing fight against unionization, Lusher files appeal with labor board

Though teachers soundly defeated union, paraprofessionals approved and could push for contract.
by Marta Jewson May 25, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon sets final CEO search meeting for Wednesday; one candidate remains

Also, survey by the Parent-Teacher Organization shows that most respondents are satisfied with the school.
by Sarah Gamard May 24, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

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