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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.

NOCP’s vote to stay under RSD skirted Open Meetings Law

Board members knew they were going to take a vote but didn't put the item on the agenda.
by Joshua Johnston November 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lake Forest to hold Common Core meeting for parents on Friday

Rising retirement costs may prompt school to withdraw from state system.
by Joshua Johnston November 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Plessy principal’s departure initiated by school board, president says

Board held two special meetings to discuss principal's performance, and picked a successor at one of them.
by Della Hasselle November 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lusher plans to give bonuses to certified teachers

Size of the bonus is not known yet and will depend on the money the school gets from the state based on enrollment.
by Mallory Lindsly November 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Français to end pre-kindergarten class for three-year-olds

Change, to take effect next year, could stem financial loss of more than $50,000 per class.
by Marta Jewson November 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

More charter schools now eligible to join Orleans Parish School Board, but will any take the leap?

Charter boards overseeing 17 schools must decide by the end of the year if they want to move from the Recovery School District to the Orleans Parish School Board. But there are still reasons for schools to stay put, such as funding issues and concerns about the management and leadership of the local school system.
by Jessica Williams November 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Orleans Parish School Board seeks public input on next superintendent

The meeting starts at 6 p.m.
by Jessica Williams November 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP board gets advice on school governance

Expert on charter boards points out potential pitfalls.
by Jenny Peterson November 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Teacher absences concern board

Success Preparatory Academy seeing more sick and leave days taken by teachers and staff than in previous years.
by Stephen Babcock November 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée devises rules for public comment

Policy would allow individuals to address the board for up to three minutes regarding a specific agenda item
by Marta Jewson November 7, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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