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Category: 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.

Enrollment decline likely to continue at NOLA Public Schools, consultant tells board

Matriculation rates indicate that if 100 students enrolled in kindergarten this year, 87 would remain in their cohort their senior year.
by Marta Jewson February 18, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

NOLA Public Schools looking for new operators at closing-school buildings

Recently announced closures will leave three district-owned buildings empty this summer. Officials are seeking other schools — currently located in deteriorating buildings — to move in.
by Marta Jewson February 16, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

District tracking 268 COVID-19 cases in schools

Some data on cases and quarantines appears to still be missing in the district’s latest weekly report.
by Marta Jewson February 15, 2022 Updated February 15, 2022

School enrollment down in Louisiana, Orleans Parish

School leaders say classroom attendance is rebounding after a dip during the omicron surge.
by Marta Jewson February 14, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

Holes in NOLA Public Schools’ COVID data reporting emerge

The district reported less than half as many cases as the state did last week, and the largest charter network was incorrectly reported as having zero cases.
by Marta Jewson February 10, 2022 Updated February 10, 2022

District tracking 525 COVID-19 cases tied to schools

Number of reported active cases is a decrease from last week.
by Marta Jewson February 7, 2022 Updated February 7, 2022

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.
by Marta Jewson February 7, 2022 Updated February 7, 2022

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
by Marta Jewson February 3, 2022 Updated February 3, 2022

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.
by Charles Maldonado February 1, 2022 Updated February 1, 2022

COVID-19 cases, quarantines drop in NOLA Public Schools

The district is requiring children over 5 to be fully vaccinated by Feb. 1.
by Marta Jewson January 24, 2022 Updated January 24, 2022

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