Singleton students to benefit from pool and wellness center, soon to be complete
Meanwhile, the Dryades YMCA is suing Ellis Construction for water damage to the gymnasium flooring and damage to a buried chiller pipe, leaders say.
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Schools
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.
Morris Jeff prepares for move to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
The church will serve as a temporary location until the school settles at the Fisk-Howard Elementary School site at 211 South Lopez St.
More than 500 apply for about 85 charter school positions at Crescent City Schools
Next year, the organization will take over Paul Habans Elementary School, so most hiring efforts have been focused on Habans.
Success Prep seeks reasons for drop in kindergarten and first grade test performance
The school's principal cited inconsistency in lesson execution, teacher experience, a high number of English language learners and behavioral issues.
Warren Easton taps new board member; building repairs to proceed over summer
“What I hope to bring to the board is a connectedness or a glue, to really start to embed this school into this particular community,” Sams said in her pitch to the board’s members.
Lycée committee meets behind closed doors to interview CEO candidates
No parents or current board members were present for Wednesday's meeting. Interviews are likely to continue next week as tonight's meeting is postponed.
Tubman charter to get a band program, thanks to unexpected influx of funds
During its annual financial audit, the school's former charter management organization discovered a $686,000 due to Tubman.
NOPD says feds now looking into 2011 embezzlement from Lusher Charter School
So far Lauren Hightower has not been charged with any crime, though she admitted taking money from the school.
John Mac charter school leaders are concerned about making payroll
School leaders warn they will need additional funding in order to pay their 45 employees on April 30.
Two nights of Lycée CEO interviews likely to happen behind closed doors
Though it none of the candidates are expected to be at the school in person, it does appear that all of the interviews will likely take place in executive session.
