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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.

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

Lafayette Academy to miss out on FEMA money

School will be 'refurbished' instead of 'renovated.'
by Della Hasselle September 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Beginnings board adds more members

by Marta Jewson September 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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

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