Crescent City officials frustrated by building issues
School officials are aren't sure which contractor is responsible when something breaks.
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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.
Lafayette Academy to miss out on FEMA money
School will be 'refurbished' instead of 'renovated.'
New Beginnings board adds more members
ISL wants to lease nearby land
International School of Louisiana's fourth- and fifth-graders no longer have to go to temporary campus in Algiers.
Contrary to critics’ claims, administrative staffing at OPSB has dropped along with enrollment
Critics of the Orleans Parish School Board say the central office is still bloated. But administrative staffing has dropped 90 percent compared to an 81 percent drop in enrollment. OPSB officials say they also have to provide services for private and charter schools.
ENCORE hopes for new building next year
School has asked for former site of John A. Shaw elementary school in Gentilly.
NET school reviews new policy for alternative schools
Wilson school to upgrade energy system
Principal reports that bulk of fourth and eighth graders are reading below their grade level.
Military school’s new building 80 percent finished
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy will be getting more money than last year in per-pupil funding.
School to serve alcohol at its fundraiser
Audubon board votes to allow beer and wine sales at fall festival despite principal's opposition.
