At the city’s largest charter network, two-thirds of middle and high school students are fully vaccinated. But the rate is 36 percent for those under 12.
The special Harrah’s Fund education grants will support three district programs that serve vulnerable youth
School vaccine mandate set to take effect Tuesday in New Orleans, but students will not be sent home, officials say.
The district is requiring children over 5 to be fully vaccinated by Feb. 1.
The money funds three district programs that serve children in the juvenile justice system and those struggling with attendance, truancy and behavioral issues.
OPSB members criticize contracted hiring firm over low attendance at superintendent search meetings.
OPSB committee advances measure to make booster shots mandatory for district employees.
The committee will allow community members to serve.
The meetings were held virtually due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the city.
The school district is not calling for remote learning, though several schools have independently decided to pivot to virtual instruction.
