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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.

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

Einstein school cheers performance score

by Art Bueno November 7, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NOCP schools report drop in suspensions

CEO says organization doing a better job of spotting behavioral problems early.
by Joshua Johnston November 7, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP organization agrees to buy lot

Schools group may get break on price if it keeps the South Robertson Street lot blight-free.
by Jenny Peterson November 6, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Plessy school facing fundraising shortfall

School in its first year of operation needs $150,000.
by Jenny Peterson November 6, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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