ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary

New Orleans has become a case study in how children and families are affected by decentralization of public education and mental health systems. The problem is particularly urgent because more schoolchildren suffer from mental health issues here than in other parts of the country.

By Sarah Carr July 2, 2014 7 comments

Auditor: ReNEW Schools may have broken state law governing teachers’ pensions

Teachers at some schools were assigned to the state pension system under Reed Elementary, where they didn’t work.

By Jessica Williams June 2, 2014 6 comments

State releases elementary and middle-school standardized test scores

How did your school do?

By Jessica Williams May 27, 2014 10 comments

Decision near on whether ReNEW gets to run City Park Academy — or wants to

Charter management group says it has budgeted $1.5 million in anticipation of legislation requiring new funding formula for state teacher pensions.

By Thomas Thoren April 16, 2014

ReNEW board briefed on exploratory moves toward possible City Park Academy takeover

Three candidates short-listed as board's search for a new development director continues.

By Thomas Thoren March 19, 2014 3 comments

Live blog Thursday: Hammond’s holds forum on school bus safety

The meeting starts at 6 p.m.

By Jessica Williams February 19, 2014 1 comment

Audit finds ReNEW Schools in good financial shape

School leaders exercised more control over their own budgets, which helped the charter network's finances.

By Thomas Thoren January 10, 2014 3 comments

RSD’s school closure process has uneven effect on students at failing schools

Based on 2013 test scores, are the students who left the Recovery School District’s four failing schools in better academic environments than before? If they left Mays and Henderson, they generally are. But not if they left Abramson and Johnson.

By Jessica Williams January 8, 2014 9 comments

ReNEW board simplifies payroll payments, hears update on grants

CEO Kevin Guitterrez said he thinks Sprint will discount the school system's telecommunications bills if subsidies fall short.

By Thomas Thoren December 17, 2013

ReNEW looks for changes in scoring for alternative schools

Schools for students with special circumstances do not perform well in state evaluations under current criteria.

By Thomas Thoren November 15, 2013

ReNEW pays Recovery School District $196,000 for school meals

The federal government would've paid most of that if reimbursement deadlines had been met.

By Della Hasselle November 5, 2013 1 comment

ReNEW charter group predicts better ratings

Schools to be open for tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

By Thomas Thoren September 13, 2013 3 comments

Cost of busing students in New Orleans rises as parents exercise school choice

It will cost $30 million to bring students to and from public schools this year, compared to $18 million the year before Katrina. The increase appears to be a consequence of citywide enrollment and the shift from a centrally-run school system. A few schools are working together to negotiate busing contracts.

By Della Hasselle and Marta Jewson September 12, 2013 29 comments

ReNEW’s alternative schools don’t do well in statewide evaluation

State's new, more rigorous standards pose a problem for alternative charter school.

By Della Hasselle August 9, 2013 2 comments

Check here for Orleans public schools’ opening days

School starting dates vary throughout the month of August.

By Jessica Williams August 1, 2013 1 comment

RSD says ReNEW owes more than $250,000 for school meals due to paperwork problems

The federal government should have paid for most of the meals, but months passed before ReNEW provided the proper documentation. Since then, RSD has been trying to get the money from ReNEW. How much is owed? RSD says it's about $496,000; ReNEW says it's about $232,000.

By Della Hasselle May 16, 2013 8 comments

ReNEW board receives $33 million budget, schedules June vote

Take over of Schaumburg Elementary means more revenue and more expense.

By Marta Jewson May 13, 2013

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