OPSB District 1 seat draws three candidates
The board is also seeking applicants to temporarily fill the district 4 seat recently vacated by J.C. Romero.
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.
Einstein charter school graduation problems appear similar to 2019 Kennedy HS scandal
Record-keeping, online classes again appeared to leave seniors ineligible for diplomas, despite new processes adopted by NOLA Public Schools district.
As Singleton Charter School closes, operator drops lawsuit against district
The lawsuit kept the school open in its final year after NOLA Public Schools threatened to abruptly shut it last summer.
Council approves resolution against investigating, charging abortions under trigger law
Council President Helena Moreno said New Orleans is one of several democratic cities in red states that must “get creative” to protect abortion rights.
City: School zone cameras are off for summer, despite flashing lights
Problems with New Orleans school zone lights have persisted for years.
OPSB passes $555 million budget
Board members express concerns that central office funding is not sufficient to maintain operations.
School district’s property insurance increases by 50 percent
The increase comes after several years of severe tropical weather has caused damage in the city.
Audit: Teachers in New Orleans are less likely to be certified
Certified teachers are likely to be more effective teachers, state data shows.
NOLA Public Schools reinstates indoor mask recommendation
District cites Abramson Sci Academy for special education
Abramson officials deny the district’s assertions and requested a retraction.
