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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.

ReNEW board briefed on exploratory moves toward possible City Park Academy takeover

Three candidates short-listed as board's search for a new development director continues.
by Thomas Thoren March 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Termites complicate campus overhaul; Wright’s return to Napoleon not expected until fall

Installation of window grates appears to have ended break-ins at temporary campus on Monroe Street.
by Kristen Himmelberg March 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent Leadership Academy board meeting agenda

by Charter Schools Editor March 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Lusher holds lotteries to select students for 2014-15 school year

Selections for middle and high school will be made Wednesday; lower school picks will be made Friday.
by Jessica Williams March 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Moton school board agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor March 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings board meeting agenda

by Charter Schools Editor March 17, 2014 Updated April 30, 2024

Live blog Saturday: Warren Easton holds lottery for next school year

It begins at 11 a.m.; check here if you can't make it in person.
by Jessica Williams March 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Finding more termite damage, Wright pushes back expected return to Napoleon campus

Rather than work being completed for the August start of classes, students should now expect a return later in the fall.
by Kristen Himmelberg March 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Friday: Lake Forest Elementary holds lottery for next school year

It starts about 4 p.m. on Friday; follow along here if you can't make it in person.
by Jessica Williams March 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Programming and personnel changes add to International School bookkeeping costs

School's board of directors faces turnover due to term limits. CEO Wilson's contract under review.
by Thomas Thoren March 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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