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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.

Big jumps in enrollment forecast at Landry-Walker and Algiers Tech Academy

Upgrades ranging from parking to air conditioning sought for three schools. Plans move forward to build Martin Behrman Academy a new campus.
by Kelsey Foster March 6, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Coghill charter board shows up in sufficient numbers to seat a new member

Final planning under way for March 22 Jazz Brunch fundraiser.
by April Siese March 6, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City Schools board hears about Akili’s response to death of first-grader

An original member of the board is leaving, and a new member was elected.
by Matt Higgins March 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Successful gala pushes fundraising for ‘Wilson to Washington’ trip near its goal

Suspension rate drops sharply thanks to use of restorative circles to address misbehavior.
by Kristen Himmelberg February 28, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Low turnout of charter board members hogties Coghill School management meeting

Donations and silent-auction contributions sought ahead of Jazz Brunch fundraiser, Saturday, March 22.
by April Siese February 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Encore board gets briefing on its new home, but no-shows preclude voting

The $4.9 million renovation of an empty schoolhouse in the St. Roch area proving faster than ground-up construction.
by Stephen Babcock February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

InspireNOLA ponders taking on administrative duties performed by Algiers charter group

Switch would require hiring four to six staffers at a cost that could top $500,000 with benefits, directors say.
by Kelsey Foster February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP triples surplus, readies new schools in Hollygrove, eastern New Orleans

New financial controls urged by auditors will be fully implemented by June, board treasurer says.
by Kelsey Foster February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Financial books are in order, but unpaid aftercare bills worry Morris Jeff board

School mourns loss of beloved pre-K instructor Jerry Foxworth, a veteran New Orleans public school teacher.
by Stephen Babcock February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Franklin faculty debate proper role of a newly created board committee on academics

Should a board committee be setting performance goals, or is that the province of faculty and administrators, teachers ask.
by Art Bueno February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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