Hynes Charter School approves expanded budget in anticipation of enrollment increase of 32
Credit for playground donation will cover anticipated spending deficit, according to tentative budget numbers.
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.
Plans for Moton move to a new schoolhouse are in limbo; search for teachers continues
Board takes a careless approach to rules of proper procedure, including provision of documents to the public.
Crescent City charter group expects 2014-15 surplus even after dipping into savings
The charter management organization is awarding itself a 20 percent raise.
Getting in is just the beginning; College Prep looks for ways to make alumni successful
Discussion touches on starting a fund to help with the small, unexpected charges that can bedevil a college student.
FirstLine fund balance will cover slight revenue shortfall and Common Core tech costs
The goal is one computer for every three students. Currently the ratio is one for every six students.
Singleton enrollment expected to hold steady, requiring cuts in projected revenues, spending
The new enrollment projection calls for 80 fewer students than were anticipated when the 2013-14 budget was drawn up.
Recovery School District’s budget shrinks as it shifts to all-charter district
Construction costs have remained steady.
Craig Charter paying off $705,000 King loan
More than a third is paid off in first year of 10-year, interest-free loan.
Cowen report: Younger children do better on state standardized tests this year
Tracking results over three years, students generally tend to do worse as they get older, study finds.
Akili curriculum director to become principal
Former principal was moved into classroom after drop in overall school score.
