Application jitters: Dreaming of a place in Lusher’s kindergarten
A mother obsesses about getting her boy into a high-demand charter school.
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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.
Teachers and aides approve union at International High School
The school's board could continue fight, as Lusher did, by appealing federal decision.
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.
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.
Continuing fight against unionization, Lusher files appeal with labor board
Though teachers soundly defeated union, paraprofessionals approved and could push for contract.
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.
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.
Days after union vote, tense Lusher Charter meeting devolves into sniping
Continuing union questions, legal budget discussed amid heated atmosphere.
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
International High School teachers will vote on joining union next week
It will be the second union election at a charter school in two weeks.
