Court proposes ‘probationary period’ for special education oversight; SPLC objects
A federal judge denied the Southern Poverty Law Center’s request to make a formal objection.
Category: Schools
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.
City Council approves agreement to send $1.5 m annually to NOLA Public Schools
A new millage, if approved by voters later this month, will raise $21 million annually for 1,000 new early childhood education seats.
In final report, district shows few COVID-19 cases but it’s unclear how many schools are reporting
Only four schools reported cases or quarantines. It’s unclear whether the majority of city public schools submitted reports.
OPSB selects Avis Williams as next superintendent
Though the board still needs to finalize a contract, board members said Williams would be the first permanent female superintendent of the district.
OPSB interviews three finalists for superintendent job
The board is set to vote on a finalist at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon.
COVID-19 cases appear to remain low in NOLA Public Schools, though reporting has changed
A NOLA Public Schools press release appeared to suggest that some schools may no longer be reporting their numbers to the district.
Early childhood tax agreement could send $1.5 million annually to school district
If voters approve the early childhood education millage on April 30, the city would collect an estimated $21 million annually to fund 1,000 new seats.
School Board selects three finalists for superintendent
NOLA Public Schools officials announce school relocations.
COVID-19 cases drop again in schools as city, district lift restrictions
The district dropped its universal masking recommendation and city officials lifted their vaccination or negative test requirement for certain businesses on Monday.
School board advances 7 superintendent candidates
The candidates will undergo a more thorough background and reference check and finalists will be interviewed again in the coming weeks.
