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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.

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

Behrman community considers site options

School could remodel, or choose one of two sites on which to rebuild.
by Kelsey Foster October 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Friends of King trying to cover money shortage at Craig

The board shifted $705,000 from Dr. King Charter School to deal with an $848,000 deficit at Joseph A. Craig Charter.
by Joshua Johnston October 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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