New Orleans public schools recommends masks through March 18
The district’s requirement will last two weeks longer than the city’s, which was lifted Thursday.
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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.
Orleans Parish School Board to invite superintendent candidates to interview
The board did not name any specific applicants.
NOLA Public Schools accuses Singleton Charter operator of violating state sunshine laws
The nonprofit dissolved the committee that is supposed to oversee the James M. Singleton Charter School.
Cases drop in NOLA Public Schools, following citywide trend
Daily case counts and test positivity rates in the city have been dropping in recent weeks as well.
UNO: Glitch that delayed student loan refunds for nearly 3,000 students resolved
Extra character in federal awards-management system has been resolved
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.
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.
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.
School enrollment down in Louisiana, Orleans Parish
School leaders say classroom attendance is rebounding after a dip during the omicron surge.
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.
