Community meetings explaining the process to be held next week.
(New Orleans – September 20, 2024) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of education and accountability in all charter schools under its purview. In this pursuit of excellence, the organization is pleased to continue increasing clarity for families and community members on the renewal process for the 2024-2025 academic year.
To offer comprehensive insights into this measure, NOLA-PS has arranged a series of community meetings. We encourage anyone who is interested in gaining a deeper understanding to attend one of the following informative sessions:
- Tuesday, September 24th - New Orleans East (at Fannie C. Williams Charter School), 5:30pm
- Wednesday, September 25th- Westbank (at Harriet Tubman Charter School -Blue Campus), 5:30pm
- Thursday, September 26th- Mid-City (at Bricolage Academy), 5:30pm
- Wednesday, October 2nd - Virtual via Zoom; Meeting ID: 845 3214 5156; Passcode: 702807
The Renewal Process
The renewal process is a standard evaluation that occurs during the final year of a charter school's contract to determine if the school will receive another contract for future operations. The assessment takes into account a school's School Performance Renewal Index (SPRI) and its growth relative to open admission schools within the city.
For most schools, the SPRI is calculated using the same data used for School Performance Scores, but with a greater weight for progress. Additionally, financial stability and organizational performance play pivotal roles in the renewal process.
2024-2025 Renewal Schools
The following schools are undergoing the renewal process for the 2024-2025 academic year:
- Bricolage Academy
- Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech
- Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest
- Elan Academy
- Esperanza Charter School
- Fannie C. Williams Charter School
- Foundation Preparatory
- G W Carver High School
- Harriet Tubman Charter School
- John F. Kennedy High School (KIPP)
- New Orleans Accelerated High School
- The NET: Central City
- Wilson Charter School
NOLA Public Schools is committed to maintaining high educational standards and ensuring the continued success of our schools throughout the community. This process is essential in achieving this vision, and we look forward to continued collaboration and excellence during this academic year and beyond.
In addition to the meetings mentioned above, the district's website has additional information on the Renewal Process. Click here to learn more.
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About NOLA Public Schools: NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish. It includes the district's administration and elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 67 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams, the first woman in the District's 181 years to serve as its permanent superintendent.
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