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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 approves $300K superintendent contract

Avis Williams, currently the superintendent of Selma City Schools in Alabama, will take the lead at NOLA Public Schools in mid-July.
by Marta Jewson April 14, 2022 Updated April 15, 2022

New NOLA Public Schools superintendent offered $300K per year

The Orleans Parish School Board will vote on its committee’s recommendation at its meeting on Thursday
by Marta Jewson April 12, 2022 Updated April 12, 2022

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.
by Marta Jewson April 11, 2022 Updated April 11, 2022

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.
by Marta Jewson April 7, 2022 Updated April 7, 2022

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.
by Marta Jewson April 4, 2022 Updated April 4, 2022

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.
by Marta Jewson March 30, 2022 Updated March 31, 2022

OPSB interviews three finalists for superintendent job

The board is set to vote on a finalist at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon.
by Marta Jewson March 29, 2022 Updated March 29, 2022

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.
by Marta Jewson March 28, 2022 Updated March 28, 2022

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.
by Marta Jewson March 23, 2022 Updated March 24, 2022

School Board selects three finalists for superintendent

NOLA Public Schools officials announce school relocations.
by Marta Jewson March 22, 2022 Updated March 22, 2022

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