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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.

Lusher board tries taking new PARCC practice test — and isn’t all that pleased

Story contains a link that allows readers to sample test questions.
by Michael Patrick Welch February 21, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Ben Franklin board releases meeting agenda

by Charter Schools Editor February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

No-interest loan from MLK Charter eases Craig Charter back to $200,000 surplus

Comment cards arrayed at board meeting, but no one comes forward and meeting is adjourned without inviting public comment.
by Jessica Williams February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Singleton students among beneficiaries of Justice Dept. grant to Dryades Y

School budget back in the black after enrollment slump and staff cuts.
by Della Hasselle February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

All in the family: Bus exec slapped with $5,000 fine for contract from his sister

Former Miller-McCoy principal canceled a bus contract, then awarded it to her brother without authorization.
by Jessica Williams February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Warren Easton looking for ways to make health clinic sustainable

Proposed survey would seek views on how best to increase parent involvement in the school.
by Della Hasselle February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings board launches search for parent reps; Saturday program popular

Applicants will be questioned about volunteerism, budgeting and other issues the board deals with.
by Della Hasselle February 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Thursday: Hammond’s holds forum on school bus safety

The meeting starts at 6 p.m.
by Jessica Williams February 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

In survey, Success Prep students, teachers say school has supportive environment

Students say teachers care about their success; teachers say they can rely on colleagues.
by Stephen Babcock February 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon waiting to learn extent of Broadway campus construction problems

The school also will hire a new Mandarin teacher.
by Della Hasselle February 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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