Wilson School directors shell out $400,000 to sever all ties with for-profit manager
Irregularities in the school’s bookkeeping fed dissatisfaction with EdisonLearning, but the settlement agreement casts no blame.
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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.
Third-grader struck by passing car after getting off school bus
It happened the day after Shaud Wilson was killed by a car as he ran across the street to his bus stop.
Children wait for school buses along some of New Orleans’ busiest thoroughfares
Six-year-old Shaud Wilson was killed last week trying to cross Paris Avenue to get to his bus stop. Around New Orleans, it's not uncommon for children to wait for their buses along multi-lane roads, including some of the city's busiest streets.
Join The Lens in person for a conversation with RSD Superintendent Patrick Dobard
If you can't make it Thursday, watch the video steam here, or read the live blog starting at 8 a.m. Thursday.
Early Common Core testing will be a jarring wake-up call — what then?
A leading New Orleans educator ponders the right response to the terrible scores expected as Common Core kicks in.
Federal trustee: Operation REACH has filed misleading documents in bankruptcy court
The nonprofit could be forced to sell its buildings to pay off its debts.
$200G from casino to target psych services, homebound students, career coordinator
Basketball tournament planned for March 22. The Net's signature fundraising event features food, beer, music and prizes.
Hynes eyes possible management of a second school; new playgrounds OK’d
Abundant applications for admission will require a lottery, set to begin Feb. 20.
Bricolage kindergartners score well in midyear reading and math tests
The board discussed and approved a CEO compensation policy.
Patrick Dobard talks education at ‘Breakfast with the Newsmakers’ (video)
The Lens' Jessica Williams will interview him on Feb. 13.
