The Governor said he would sign an order after meeting with acting state superintendent. The announcement came hours after the state board of education requested schools not reopen.
Author Archives: Marta Jewson
Marta Jewson covers education in New Orleans for The Lens. She began her reporting career covering charter schools for The Lens and helped found the hyperlocal news site Mid-City Messenger. Jewson returned to New Orleans in the fall of 2014 after covering education for the St. Cloud Times in Minnesota. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with majors in journalism and social welfare and a concentration in educational policy studies.
Jewson has covered New Orleans schools for 15 years through the nation's largest education reform experiment. She was a founding member of the outlet's Charter School Reporting Corps and was instrumental in holding schools accountable to sunshine laws during the rapid expansion of charter schools in the city.
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Lusher’s kindergarten lottery delayed by school closure
Parents awaiting lottery results are likely deciding between multiple schools, some that may require deposits.
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School district: Laptops, hotspots will go to students this week
The NOLA Public Schools district purchased laptops and wireless hotspots for students who need them during the six-week school closure.
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Governor says Louisiana schools shuttered through April 30
Earlier Thursday, the state said high school seniors could graduate by completing courses online.
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High school seniors can finish online, pass/fail, other options for Class of 2020 amid COVID-19 school closure
Officials have waived several graduation requirements, including certain state exams and seat time, in response to the statewide school closure.
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Challenges, questions as special education shifts to homes during statewide school closure
Often one-on-one, moving special education services like counseling and therapy to homes is another challenge for families.
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Amid pandemic, class of 2020 awaits graduation requirements
With schools closed for a month, and possibly longer, it’s unclear what seniors must complete to earn a diploma. The state will issue guidelines later this week.
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Kennedy HS whistleblower sues charter group
After the employee went public, investigations at the Gentilly High School uncovered myriad graduation problems and many seniors had to return to complete summer coursework.
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New Orleans schools meal service to go to two days per week, will still provide five days worth of food
Meal pickups will only be open Monday and Wednesday beginning next week.
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NOLA Public Schools, charters work to feed students, provide internet, amid school closures
District and charter officials say they are screening workers for temperatures before preparing food.