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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.

Enrollment at UNO possible for Franklin students

High school juniors and seniors allowed to enroll at both institutions.
by Art Bueno October 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Behavioral issues accompany new 7th graders

Success Prep is having trouble with new middle-school grade.
by Jenny Peterson October 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

John McDonogh may lose one of its principals

Enrollment shortfall means salary cuts of 20 percent also possible.
by Della Hasselle October 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

School will have to wait for new home

Orleans Parish School Board rebids work for Lake Forest Elementary
by Joshua Johnston October 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

School considers leaving retirement system

Board looking at 403(b) accounts for employees.
by Mallory Lindsly October 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Easton getting ready for new exams

New tests fully aligned with Common Core standards
by Della Hasselle October 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Singleton board changes meeting time without proper notice

School's enrollment is less than expected, resulting in layoff of eight staffers.
by Della Hasselle October 16, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Majority of NOMMA students do well in end-of-course tests

State Education Department commends military school for teacher performance.
by Joshua Johnston October 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

State formula may provide more money to school

Lusher charter school CEO says increase could be $200 per student.
by Kari Dequine Harden October 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment on track for Bricolage Academy

New charter school also doing well with private contributions.
by Stephen Babcock October 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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