Louisiana educators already digging in to Common Core standards and practices
The negative political posturing may be something new, but Louisiana embraced the Common Core three years ago as a key step toward stronger schools.
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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.
Hynes gives parents look at Common Core
School wants to take time with families to explain the impact of new standards.
Meeting set to discuss new Behrman school location
Lots on Patterson Drive and Opelousas Avenue are considered for elementary's new location.
Lack of social services affecting schools, board member says
Choice Foundation board members concerned about the effects of OneApp system.
Crescent City officials frustrated by building issues
School officials are aren't sure which contractor is responsible when something breaks.
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.
