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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.

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.
by Thomas Thoren September 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Jessica Williams September 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ENCORE hopes for new building next year

School has asked for former site of John A. Shaw elementary school in Gentilly.
by Stephen Babcock September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NET school reviews new policy for alternative schools

by Sam Nelson September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Wilson school to upgrade energy system

Principal reports that bulk of fourth and eighth graders are reading below their grade level.
by Kelsey Foster September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Joshua Johnston September 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

School to serve alcohol at its fundraiser

Audubon board votes to allow beer and wine sales at fall festival despite principal's opposition.
by Della Hasselle September 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Pre-K classes hurt Audubon’s finances

School charges parents for pre-kindergarten classes, but still has a deficit there.
by Della Hasselle September 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Sci High may revise budget higher

School has 393 students now, but is hoping for 410.
by Thomas Thoren September 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff board considers charter amendments

School budget currently showing a net loss of about $20,000.
by Della Hasselle September 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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