Author: Marta Jewson

About Marta Jewson: Marta Jewson is an independent reporter based in New Orleans. Marta has covered New Orleans schools for 15 years through the nation's largest education reform experiment and was instrumental in holding schools accountable to sunshine laws during the rapid expansion of charter schools in the city. She focuses on education, health and climate. She earned her journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin.

The announcement comes as the city moves to a modified phase two.

The case declines among students and school staff follow a pattern of improving numbers in the city.

Though city health data has improved, officials say there is more work to be done.

Declines seen across the state. Lower enrollment in pre-K, kindergarten accounted for about half of the enrollment drops, officials said.

District officials have said Thursday is the earliest they will evaluate health data.

Officials say absenteeism goes up when more students are in virtual school.

Schools face a tricky budget year due to ongoing pandemic.

On Monday, the district reported the highest number of active cases in its students and staff so far this school year.

The district will hold a town hall about the vaccine with the health department for educators on Jan. 13.

Move comes as city’s case numbers and positivity rate have surpassed thresholds set by the school district.

Our reporting has more urgency than ever.