Lusher Charter School
About the Organization:
Lusher Charter School is a K-12 public school located in uptown New Orleans and operated by the non-profit Advocates for Arts-Based Education Corporation. Lusher focuses on a high-academic college-preparatory curriculum, with early college credit classes through Tulane University, gifted/talented programs, Advanced Placement courses, and academic challenges in every classroom. Additionally, the school incorporates the arts throughout the curriculum with comprehensive arts education (CAE) and an award-winning performing arts program in creative writing, dance, drama, music, and visual arts. Lusher offers a strong athletic program and numerous other extracurricular opportunities.
Substantial damage was caused by Katrina, but extensive restoration by a dedicated group of administrators, teachers, parents and supporters made the building usable. However, many of its facilities are still in need of major repair.
Click here for information on Lusher’s athletic field project
Approved Project:
Weight Room
Project Description and Status:
Because Lusher reopened in an older facility that was closed at the time of Hurricane Katrina, student-athletes at the school had no access to workout facilities of any kind. As a result, the Operation Kids campaign contributed $38,000 for the construction of an on-campus weight room. That project was completed in November 2007.
Project Cost:
$38,000
Funds Still Needed:
This project is fully funded and completed.
