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Abramson Science and Technology Charter School

March 25, 2023

The Abramson Science and Technology Charter School was a charter school in New Orleans, Louisiana. As of 2013, it was directly operated by the Recovery School District (RSD) and was a K-8 school.[1] It previously served grades K-11[2] and was managed by the Pelican Educational Foundation on behalf of the RSD.[3] It was located on the site of the former Marion Abramson High School in New Orleans East.[4] It is adjacent to the campus of the Sarah T. Reed Elementary School.[5]

History

The school was the first charter school operated by the Pelican Educational Foundation, an organization which was formed in 2005.[4] The foundation had connections with the Gülen Movement.[6] The Pelican Foundation began operating the school in 2007.[7] The school opened in 2007 in a set of trailers located on the site where the building of Abramson High School once stood. As of 2011 it was still located in the set of trailers.[8]

Folwell Dunbar, an education official in the State of Louisiana, warned the state about potential issues at the charter school. He argued that the school was "terribly mismanaged" and that the state should revoke the charter. In July 2011 Folwell Dunbar and his boss, Jacob Landry, were fired by the Louisiana State Superintendent of Schools.[7]

In July 2011 the state suddenly closed the school, stating that it will conduct an investigation. This was in light of an investigation by the New Orleans Times-Picayune and allegations of a bribery attempt.[9] Some parents believed that the school would be closed, but the RSD stated that it would remain open.[10] As a result of the allegations of misconduct,[11] by August 2011, the state revoked Pelican's contract shortly before the beginning of the school year. The RSD stated that it would begin directly operating Abramson until it could find another charter operator.[6]

In January 2012 a student at the school was arrested on the suspicion that he brought a weapon to the school.[12][13] In May 2012 police were summoned to the school to break up fights.[12] An RSD administrator said that she was unaware of any weapons that may have been used.[14]

Academics

The school curriculum specializes in sciences and mathematics. As of 2011 the school promoted how many of its students performed well in science fairs.[8]

In 2010 the school had a state school performance score of 78. Andrew Vanacore of The Times Picayune said that compared to the former Abramson High School, The new Abramson, part of a revolutionary post-storm movement toward independent charter schools, was able to produce vastly improved results."[8] The previous Abramson High School had a performance score of 31.2 in 2005.[8] The school closed in 2017.[15]

Faculty and staff

Abramson Charter, after its opening, accepted many Teach for America recruits, as did other charter schools that opened after Hurricane Katrina hit the city in 2005.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Abramson Science & Technology Charter School." (Archive) Recovery School District. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "." Recovery School District. June 10, 2011. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  3. ^ "2008-2009 School Report Card for Principals Abramson Science & Technology Charter School." () Louisiana Department of Education. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c Stewart, Marilyn (Contributing Writer). "Sixth-grader at Abramson wins state science fair." The Times-Picayune. April 21, 2011. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  5. ^ "RSD TO HOST MEETINGS FOR PARENTS OF ABRAMSON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS." () Louisiana Department of Education. July 18, 2011. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  6. ^ a b Tidmore, Christopher. "State orders closure of Abramson Charter School." () The Louisiana Weekly. August 8, 2011. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  7. ^ a b Vanacore, Andrew. "Abramson high school whistleblower and his boss are fired by state superintendent of schools." The Times-Picayune. July 21, 2011. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  8. ^ a b c d e Vanacore, Andrew. "Records show glaring faults at school with ties to Turkish charter network." The Times-Picayune. July 15, 2011. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  9. ^ Vanacore, Andrew. "Abramson Charter in eastern New Orleans shut down amid TP investigation into startling misconduct." The Times-Picayune. July 15, 2011. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  10. ^ Hernandez, Monica. "Abramson school to stay open despite new allegations." (Archive) WWL-TV. Wednesday July 20, 2011. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  11. ^ Vanacore, Andrew. "11 New Orleans students arrested after fights at Abramson School." The Times-Picayune. May 1, 2012. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  12. ^ a b "Police called to Abramson High School to break up fight, 11 arrested." () WWL-TV. May 2, 2012. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  13. ^ "Police: 15-year-old arrested for bringing loaded gun to Abramson High School." (Archive) WWL-TV. January 10, 2012. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  14. ^ "Fights lead to 10 arrests at Abramson High School." () WVUE-TV. May 15, 2012. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
  15. ^ "Abramson Science And Technology School (Closed 2017)". publicschoolreview.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.

External links

  • "Abramson Science & Technology Charter School." Recovery School District
  • Abramson Science and Technology Charter School (Archive)

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March 25, 2023
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The Abramson Science and Technology Charter School was a charter school in New Orleans Louisiana As of 2013 it was directly operated by the Recovery School District RSD and was a K 8 school 1 It previously served grades K 11 2 and was managed by the Pelican Educational Foundation on behalf of the RSD 3 It was located on the site of the former Marion Abramson High School in New Orleans East 4 It is adjacent to the campus of the Sarah T Reed Elementary School 5 Contents 1 History 2 Academics 3 Faculty and staff 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThe school was the first charter school operated by the Pelican Educational Foundation an organization which was formed in 2005 4 The foundation had connections with the Gulen Movement 6 The Pelican Foundation began operating the school in 2007 7 The school opened in 2007 in a set of trailers located on the site where the building of Abramson High School once stood As of 2011 it was still located in the set of trailers 8 Folwell Dunbar an education official in the State of Louisiana warned the state about potential issues at the charter school He argued that the school was terribly mismanaged and that the state should revoke the charter In July 2011 Folwell Dunbar and his boss Jacob Landry were fired by the Louisiana State Superintendent of Schools 7 In July 2011 the state suddenly closed the school stating that it will conduct an investigation This was in light of an investigation by the New Orleans Times Picayune and allegations of a bribery attempt 9 Some parents believed that the school would be closed but the RSD stated that it would remain open 10 As a result of the allegations of misconduct 11 by August 2011 the state revoked Pelican s contract shortly before the beginning of the school year The RSD stated that it would begin directly operating Abramson until it could find another charter operator 6 In January 2012 a student at the school was arrested on the suspicion that he brought a weapon to the school 12 13 In May 2012 police were summoned to the school to break up fights 12 An RSD administrator said that she was unaware of any weapons that may have been used 14 Academics EditThe school curriculum specializes in sciences and mathematics As of 2011 the school promoted how many of its students performed well in science fairs 8 In 2010 the school had a state school performance score of 78 Andrew Vanacore of The Times Picayune said that compared to the former Abramson High School The new Abramson part of a revolutionary post storm movement toward independent charter schools was able to produce vastly improved results 8 The previous Abramson High School had a performance score of 31 2 in 2005 8 The school closed in 2017 15 Faculty and staff EditAbramson Charter after its opening accepted many Teach for America recruits as did other charter schools that opened after Hurricane Katrina hit the city in 2005 8 See also Edit Schools portalKenilworth Science and Technology Charter School The other Pelican Foundation school in Baton Rouge Louisiana 4 References Edit Abramson Science amp Technology Charter School Archive Recovery School District Retrieved on March 17 2013 2009 2010 High Schools Recovery School District June 10 2011 Retrieved on March 17 2013 2008 2009 School Report Card for Principals Abramson Science amp Technology Charter School Archive Louisiana Department of Education Retrieved on March 17 2013 a b c Stewart Marilyn Contributing Writer Sixth grader at Abramson wins state science fair The Times Picayune April 21 2011 Retrieved on March 17 2013 RSD TO HOST MEETINGS FOR PARENTS OF ABRAMSON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS Archive Louisiana Department of Education July 18 2011 Retrieved on March 17 2013 a b Tidmore Christopher State orders closure of Abramson Charter School Archive The Louisiana Weekly August 8 2011 Retrieved on March 17 2013 a b Vanacore Andrew Abramson high school whistleblower and his boss are fired by state superintendent of schools The Times Picayune July 21 2011 Retrieved on March 17 2013 a b c d e Vanacore Andrew Records show glaring faults at school with ties to Turkish charter network The Times Picayune July 15 2011 Retrieved on March 17 2013 Vanacore Andrew Abramson Charter in eastern New Orleans shut down amid TP investigation into startling misconduct The Times Picayune July 15 2011 Retrieved on March 17 2013 Hernandez Monica Abramson school to stay open despite new allegations Archive WWL TV Wednesday July 20 2011 Retrieved on March 17 2013 Vanacore Andrew 11 New Orleans students arrested after fights at Abramson School The Times Picayune May 1 2012 Retrieved on March 17 2013 a b Police called to Abramson High School to break up fight 11 arrested Archive WWL TV May 2 2012 Retrieved on March 17 2013 Police 15 year old arrested for bringing loaded gun to Abramson High School Archive WWL TV January 10 2012 Retrieved on March 17 2013 Fights lead to 10 arrests at Abramson High School Archive WVUE TV May 15 2012 Retrieved on March 17 2013 Abramson Science And Technology School Closed 2017 publicschoolreview com Retrieved September 2 2019 External links Edit Abramson Science amp Technology Charter School Recovery School District Abramson Science and Technology Charter School Archive Coordinates 30 1 50 N 89 57 55 W 30 03056 N 89 96528 W 30 03056 89 96528 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Abramson Science and Technology Charter School amp oldid 1092393514, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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