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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.

Applicants to parish public schools find out this week where — if? — they got in

Notification letters to be mailed by Friday. Some have already gone out from schools not using OneApp process.
by Jessica Williams April 9, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Common Core remains in play but effects might be delayed for a third year

Members of Legislative Black Caucus say they're backing plan to extend consequences another year.
by Tyler Bridges April 4, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Neighbors complain about construction hours at new Morris Jeff school in Mid-City

Contractor has an incentive to finish early.
by Kelsey Foster April 4, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Neighbors complain about construction hours at new Morris Jeff school in Mid-City

Contractor has an incentive to finish early.
by Kelsey Foster April 4, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Budget surplus and rising test scores brighten meeting of ARISE network’s board

Kindergarteners outperform peers in Connecticut and Rhode Island on math skills assessment — a first.
by Marina Balleria April 3, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Franklin High School teachers hope to unionize; some teachers cite pay concerns

The well-regarded school would become the second charter in the city to join union.
by Jessica Williams April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

InspireNOLA group to add two executive directors as it bids for third school

Both Karr and Harte can expect $500,000 surpluses as OPSB coughs up deferred tax revenues owed to the schools.
by Kelsey Foster April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Students polled on attitudes toward faculty and peers at The NET alternative high

Board seeks new members with financial and/or fundraising prowess. Budget process has been accelerated.
by Sam Nelson April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

The NET braces for new state standards to evaluate alternative high schools

by Sam Nelson April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Decision near: Local educator among finalists to head International High School

Teacher questions whether there's been time for candidates to meet the school community.
by Stephen Babcock April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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