Number of reported active cases is a decrease from last week.
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Following mandate going into effect, schools are working to confirm students’ vaccination status
At the city’s largest charter network, two-thirds of middle and high school students are fully vaccinated. But the rate is 36 percent for those under 12.
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City Council OKs $4.6m for NOLA Public Schools programming
The special Harrah’s Fund education grants will support three district programs that serve vulnerable youth
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NOLA Public Schools reports another drop in COVID cases
School vaccine mandate set to take effect Tuesday in New Orleans, but students will not be sent home, officials say.
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COVID-19 cases, quarantines drop in NOLA Public Schools
The district is requiring children over 5 to be fully vaccinated by Feb. 1.
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School Board praises City Council’s reversal on education grants
The money funds three district programs that serve children in the juvenile justice system and those struggling with attendance, truancy and behavioral issues.
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School District wants City Council to boot Mayor’s Office from education grant process
OPSB members criticize contracted hiring firm over low attendance at superintendent search meetings.
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NOLA Public Schools tracking 1,603 cases as some schools return to in-person learning
OPSB committee advances measure to make booster shots mandatory for district employees.
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School Board’s new Innovation and Stability Committee aims to improve student experience, district efficiency
The committee will allow community members to serve.
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Low attendance at Superintendent search firm’s community meetings
The meetings were held virtually due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the city.