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<div><div id="ydp68888ac1yiv2175523121"><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="ydp68888ac1yiv2175523121yahoo-style-wrap"><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;"><div style="text-align:center;"><img title="Inline image" alt="Inline image" src="cid:4515f522-3e3d-905b-5a81-bb834e72d390@yahoo.com" style="color:rgb(38, 40, 42);font-size:14pt;letter-spacing:-0.25pt;max-width:400px;width:50%;" class="ydp68888ac1yiv2175523121yahoo-inline-image" data-id="<4515f522-3e3d-905b-5a81-bb834e72d390@yahoo.com>"></div></div><div style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;"><br></div><div style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;"><b><br></b></div><div style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;">Lake Forest Charter School Again Among Top Performers in Louisiana, Ranking #2 Statewide for K–8 Schools and #1 in Orleans Parish</span></b></div><div style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;"><br></span></b></div><div style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;"><b>New Orleans, LA – November 20, 2025</b> — <a href="http://lakeforestcharter.org/" style="color:blue;text-decoration-line:underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lake Forest Elementary Charter School</a> has once again distinguished itself as one of the strongest academic performers in Louisiana, according to the 2024–2025 School Performance Scores released by the Louisiana Department of Education.</div><div style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;"><br></div><div style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;">Lake Forest earned the second-highest score of all K–8 schools statewide and maintained its position as the top-performing school in Orleans Parish, achieving an SPS of 118.5, solidifying its “A” rating. The school was also named a Top Gains Honoree for its continued growth.</div><div style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;"><br></div><p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;" class="ydp68888ac1yiv2175523121ydp6cd4c467MsoNormal">“Our results reflect the unwavering dedication of our teachers, leadership team, staff, students, and families,” said CEO Mardele Early. “Lake Forest Charter sets high expectations, and our community rises to meet them. We work intentionally to ensure students aren’t just meeting mastery—they’re exceeding it.”</p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;">Lake Forest Elementary Charter School is celebrated for its legacy of excellence, earning recognition as the Best Elementary Charter School in Louisiana by <i>U.S. News & World Report</i>. The school has achieved numerous national accolades, including being named a National ESEA Distinguished School three times (2009, 2016, 2024) and a National Blue Ribbon School twice (2013, 2021).</p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;">In 2021, CEO Mardele Early was honored as one of the nation’s top-educators with the prestigious Terrell H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership by the U.S. Department of Education. This recognition underscores her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to educational excellence.</p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;">Lake Forest Charter School remains steadfast in its mission to provide a high-quality education, ensuring every student achieves their fullest potential.</p><p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:New serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;" class="ydp68888ac1yiv2175523121ydp6cd4c467yiv8117656351ydpc2499c0fmsonormal"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt;">For more information, go to: </span><a href="http://lakeforestcharter.org/" style="color:blue;text-decoration-line:underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt;">lakeforestcharter.org</span></a><span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt;"></span></p></div><br></div></div></div></div>
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