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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.

Cash infusion from RSD helps swing CLA budget outlook from red to black

An adjustment in the RSD's per-pupil expulsion funding made a big difference, according to Crescent Leadership's CFO.
by Alyssa Owens April 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

OPSB budgeting error makes for $3 million FirstLine Schools revenue windfall

Financial breathing room allows for delay in sale of Katrina-devastated New Orleans Charter School site.
by Seth Mattei April 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Decision imminent on new management team for McDonogh City Park Academy

School's board of directors votes to stay with state pension plan for teachers.
by Kristen Himmelberg April 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Plessy school leader talks up hiring Playworks to provide exercise, conflict resolution

A new policy for public comment requires filling out a card and presenting it to the board at the start of the meeting.
by Shea Drake April 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Harney board approves contracts to enhance ESL and Common Core instruction

Newly enrolled student brings to 13 the number of Harney pupils for whom English is not their native language.
by Kelsey Foster April 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Absent a quorum, Crescent City Schools board discusses ongoing need for donations

With or without Common Core standards, the school needs to upgrade computers and associated technology.
by Matt Higgins April 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Choice Foundation jilted in bid to take over former Dunbar Elementary campus

“If you want us to compete, we have to compete on equal footing.” — board chair James Huger
by Della Hasselle April 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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

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