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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.

Speech about how educators can reach troubled students hits home for principal

Two days ago, The NET Charter High School lost its second student in recent months.
by Jessica Williams September 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Prep seeks solution to building issues

Of the school's 450 students, 70 are special-education students.
by Jenny Peterson September 13, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Cost of busing students in New Orleans rises as parents exercise school choice

It will cost $30 million to bring students to and from public schools this year, compared to $18 million the year before Katrina. The increase appears to be a consequence of citywide enrollment and the shift from a centrally-run school system. A few schools are working together to negotiate busing contracts.
by Della Hasselle and Marta Jewson September 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Is TOPS doomed? No, but sharp course correction needed to avoid Titanic’s fate

Inflated college costs mean that the popular state scholarship program is on track to collide with bankruptcy.
by Dane Harris September 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Warren Easton praised for high teaching standards

Board also looking for better ways to engage community.
by Della Hasselle September 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Einstein charter board OKs lease for extension campus

School getting 65 more students than it originally budgeted for.
by Stephen Babcock September 11, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Friends of King board hears new expectations for students

Editor of The Lens talks to board about failure to comply with open-meetings requirements.
by Jessica Williams September 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Miller-McCoy budget up for a vote Thursday

School is 85 students short of enrollment target, but hopes to have more by Oct. 1.
by Sam Nelson September 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Teacher ratings not available for three New Beginnings schools

Schools all had principals depart last year, but other administrators could have completed teacher evaluations.
by Marta Jewson September 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée Français still has slots open

School comes up five short of its projected enrollment, which could have budgetary impacts.
by Della Hasselle September 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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