Charter Schools Still Undecided For Lafayette Parish
The more the School Board delays the less likely we will have two new schools by next year. Continue reading…
View ArticleSchool Board Member Greg Awbrey Questions State-Parish Partnership On Charter...
A Lafayette Parish School Board member is questioning Lafayette’s involvement in a state partnership that involves the charter school authorization process. Continue reading…
View ArticleLafayette School Board To Consider Charter Schools
The president of the board, Shelton Cobb, says he is still undecided, while board member Kermit Bouillion says he is in support of charter schools. Continue reading…
View ArticleLafayette Parish School Board Members Reject Charter Schools
Board members Gregory Awbrey, Hunter Beasley, Rae Trahan, Shelton Cobb, and Tommy Angelle voted against the proposal. Kermit Bouillion and Mark Cockerham voted for. Board member Tehmi Chassion...
View ArticleLafayette Charter Groups Seek State Approval
The two groups will now appeal to BESE to open as a different kind of charter which gives BESE control over the charter's contract and opens enrollment to students statewide. Continue reading…
View ArticleTwo Lafayette Charter Schools To Open In July
The foundation partnered with Charter Schools USA, a Florida-based charter management company to run the schools. Continue reading…
View ArticleLafayette Charter School Receives Applications
The school plans to expand each year to add additional grades through grade eight. Continue reading…
View ArticleLafayette Charter School Session Set Tuesday
Online enrollment for both schools is now open. Continue reading…
View ArticleLafayette Schools Projected To Lose $7 Million To Charters
However, the district could also reduce its expenses by about $2.7 million because of the charter schools. Continue reading…
View ArticleLouisiana Official: Reopen Shuttered Prison As Inmate Charter School
State Treasurer John Kennedy is urging the Department of Corrections to re-open the Phelps Correctional Center as an inmate charter school. Continue reading…
View ArticleNonprofit Seeks To Start Lafayette Charter School
The concept of the school — Kingdom Collegiate Academy of Excellence — appears to be in line with the Louisiana Department of Education's emphasis on "Jump Start," a statewide revamp of career and...
View ArticleCharter Schools Extend Sign-Ups
Reynolds says the Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy has drawn 505 applications. Continue reading…
View ArticleConsultant Hired To Review Rapides Charter School
The board has 90 days to make a decision on the application. Continue reading…
View ArticleCharter School Board Approves Budget, Adds To Technology Fund
Together, both schools require about $15 million in operating costs. Continue reading…
View ArticleTeachers Union Sues Over Charter School Funding
The lawsuit was filed Monday in state district court in Baton Rouge. Continue reading…
View ArticleSecurity Threat At The White House + Charter Schools – Wingin' It Wednesday
Our panelists discuss the recent breaches in security allowed by the Secret Service as well as the possibility of Charter Schools receiving state money. Continue reading…
View ArticleRuling Delayed To Nov. 14 In Charter School Suit
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A state district judge has postponed until mid-November a decision on whether he intends to shut down the flow of money to 33 charter schools authorized by the state education...
View ArticleUnion Loses First Round Of Charter School Lawsuit
Without ruling on the merits, Fields denied a preliminary injunction request Friday. Continue reading…
View ArticleLegislative Preview: Bill Would Place Limits On BESE's Ability To Approve...
Gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards has prefiled a bill for the upcoming legislative session which would prohibit the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from approving charter school...
View ArticleStudy: Louisiana Charter School Policies Strong
A new study finds Louisiana ranks 10th in the country when it comes to state policies that promote a strong charter school sector. Continue reading…
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