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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.

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

Fact-checking Wednesday’s remarks from House hearing on Common Core standards

State rep complains about lack of input — but state officials were involved years ago.
by Jessica Williams April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers school group bids for as many as six charters in Baton Rouge and Shreveport areas

If charters for additional schools are granted by the state, the Algiers Association's board would have to add members from the new area.
by Kelsey Foster April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Board continues to tinker with CEO’s contract; vote scheduled for April meeting

by Thomas Thoren April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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