On December 12, 2007, New Schools for New Orleans, Teach For America, and New Leaders for New Schools announced major new investments in improving public education in New Orleans. The $17.5 millionin grants from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, the Doris & Donald Fisher Fund, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will assist in the recruitment and training of more highly qualified teachers and school leaders, and the creation of new, innovative public charter schools.
In 2007, after a rigorous and selective recruitment season, 8 new school founders were selected to train with New Schools for New Orleans for one year while planning the development of a new charter school or the expansion of an existing school. After 8 months of training in school operations, leadership, and community relations, New Schools for New Orleans is proud to announce the NSNO School Founders, Class of 2008…
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