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Tag: School closures

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

by Danielle BellJuly 16, 2012November 7, 2019

On Wednesday afternoon, in a corner of the East New Orleans Public Library, the Treme Charter School Association held their final board meeting, ending a five-year struggle by the community group to upgrade a troubled elementary school. “Looking back we needed more money and more time,” said former board president Rosalyn Smith. “When you go […]

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

by Danny MurphyApril 18, 2012November 7, 2019

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

by Jessica WilliamsDecember 14, 2011November 7, 2019

RSD offers assistance for student transfers as board relinquishes charter

by Yomi AkinyemiNovember 30, 2011November 7, 2019

Sagging grades likely to shutter Sojourner Truth Academy

by Jessica WilliamsNovember 29, 2011November 7, 2019

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