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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.

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

New Beginnings network puts CEO search on hold, begins process to hire search firm

New tack comes just six weeks before current chief steps down.
by Marta Jewson May 23, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Days after union vote, tense Lusher Charter meeting devolves into sniping

Continuing union questions, legal budget discussed amid heated atmosphere.
by Marta Jewson May 21, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon Charter cancels CEO search meeting because it lacked proper legal notice

With two of three finalist dropping out, only the interim CEO remains in contention, with the full board scheduled to meet on Saturday
by Sarah Gamard May 19, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

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