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Tag: School closures

When the school closes, what happens to the community?

On empty seats, full buildings and who gets left holding them.
by Kristyna Jones August 28, 2026 Updated August 28, 2026

Will NOLA Public Schools fulfill its promise to the Leah Chase School community?

Leah Chase School, it seems, was never meant to exist—at least, not as a traditional public school. Less than two years later, NOLA Public Schools’ board members are debating whether to close it.  
by Elizabeth K. Jeffers December 18, 2025 Updated December 28, 2025

Treme Charter School Assoc. withdraws, citing progress, but not enough of it

by Danielle Bell July 16, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Students look toward college as school prepares to shut down for good

by Danny Murphy April 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Sojourner Truth charter gets one-two punch; teachers leaving before doors shuttered

by Jessica Williams December 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD offers assistance for student transfers as board relinquishes charter

by Yomi Akinyemi November 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Sagging grades likely to shutter Sojourner Truth Academy

School officials said Tuesday night that they’re preparing to dissolve the three-year-old charter campus, even before state educators reveal recommendations on whether it deserves an extension.
by Jessica Williams November 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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