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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.

Interim head granted raise as IHS directors continue search for Amato’s replacement

Staff commended on how they handled twin bomb threats in mid-January; building cleared, student later arrested.
by Stephen Babcock February 5, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Choice Foundation changes how grades are averaged to better reflect Common Core

Electives such as physical education, art and music are now worth a third of a course credit, not a full credit.
by Della Hasselle February 5, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Department of Education shrugs off Friends of King’s open-meetings violation

The school didn't notify the public before a retreat that included seven of its nine board members.
by Jessica Williams February 5, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Broadmoor Charter Schools Board releases meeting agenda

Tonight's BCSB meeting begins at 6:30pm.
by Charter Schools Editor February 4, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein postpones board meeting to Feb. 11

Next Einstein board meeting: Feb. 11
by Charter Schools Editor February 4, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Board renews contracts with Karr, Harte school leaders; enrollments rising

One new school is already over capacity and the other is nearing it.
by Kelsey Foster January 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Miller-McCoy overcomes last year’s ethics issues and welcomes a new CEO

Treasurer proposes buying a bus for special-needs students to save on transportation costs.
by Art Bueno January 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

International School of Louisiana considers moving to accommodate growing enrollment

Options include abandoning one or both of their two campuses for a larger site.
by Thomas Thoren January 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City Schools may take over City Park Academy as principal retires

McDonogh City Park Academy would be the second addition to the Crescent City Schools network in as many years.
by Jessica Williams January 29, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

ACSA enrollment jump brings millions, but deficit remains; charters extended

Technology upgrades are promised as curricula come into alignment with Common Core standards.
by Kelsey Foster January 29, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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