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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.

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

New charter’s enrollment reaches 122

Homer A. Plessy Community School says it needs to increase fundraising efforts.
by Mallory Lindsly October 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein school leaders call for more transparency

Letting parents become school board members also discussed.
by Della Hasselle October 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein school waiting for updates to its two campuses

School has to deal with both the Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District.
by Della Hasselle October 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Caroline Roemer Shirley October 2, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes gives parents look at Common Core

School wants to take time with families to explain the impact of new standards.
by Della Hasselle October 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Meeting set to discuss new Behrman school location

Lots on Patterson Drive and Opelousas Avenue are considered for elementary's new location.
by Kelsey Foster September 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lack of social services affecting schools, board member says

Choice Foundation board members concerned about the effects of OneApp system.
by Della Hasselle September 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent City officials frustrated by building issues

School officials are aren't sure which contractor is responsible when something breaks.
by Jessica Williams September 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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