City Council approves $1.5 million in Harrah’s Fund for NOLA Public Schools programs
The funding was in question after council members indicated they would like to use it for other priorities.
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Reporting on education in New Orleans and across Louisiana. This category explores how policies, leadership, and community voices shape the experiences of students, teachers, and families—covering everything from classroom challenges to school reforms and success stories.
OPSB committee approves list of 20 school campuses to rename
The campuses are named after slave owners, Confederate sympathizers and segregationists. The list includes some of the city’s most well-regarded schools, and officials expect some pushback from alumni groups.
Bricolage Academy educators request NLRB union election
The National Labor Relations Board would oversee a union election at the school.
NOLA Public Schools reports more COVID-19 cases than week prior, 272 quarantining
The slight uptick in cases comes two weeks after spring break over the Easter holiday.
NOLA Public Schools draws competition for City Council’s Harrah’s funds
New Orleans City Council members want more information from district officials before allotting $1.5 million to three district programs.
COVID-19 cases remain low in NOLA Public Schools
NOLA Public Schools reports two fewer ‘active cases’ this week than last.
NOLA Public Schools warns Sophie B. Wright for special education
District notes outdated IEPs, changes to service logs.
New Orleans school district: Rooted School ‘improperly’ offered, graded online courses
Students taking remote courses were not always supervised by certified teachers. Some students who did not spend enough time in class were allowed to choose which course they would fail.
COVID-19 cases dip as schools enjoy spring break
The Easter holiday, spring break and eased health restrictions all coinciding could lead to more cases, but they wouldn't show up for another week.
New Orleans school attendance rate improving, but one-third of students have missed 10 days of school or more
As attendance plummeted during the pandemic, the school district began collecting attendance data from charter schools. With recent improvements, it has suspended the initiative.
