Lusher suspends renaming study group after threat of litigation
In a demand letter, a group says the board's use of 'study groups,' meeting in private, in the renaming process violates state law.
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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.
School district cites Dr. King Charter for alleged special education violations, calls for monitoring
The district will require six months of independent special education monitoring at the same time it attempts to exit its own federal monitoring.
School board committee selects superintendent search firm
District looks to harden its emergency response plans after Hurricane Ida review.
Weekly COVID-19 data report shows 50 ‘active’ cases connected to New Orleans schools
The NOLA Public Schools district is hosting several vaccination events over the next week for children 5 and older.
Lusher board delays final vote on new name
The board considered, and voted to reject, keeping ‘Lusher’ by renaming the school in honor of a different Lusher. The renaming process has raised transparency questions.
NOLA Public Schools, state Dept. of Education want out of long-running special education consent judgment, but civil rights lawyers say they’re not ready
The two education agencies have been overseen by court-appointed monitors for nearly seven years under a settlement agreement. Now they say it's time to exit the agreement.
COVID-19 cases relatively low as district prepares for youth vaccinations
One-quarter of New Orleans residents aged 5-17 have been fully vaccinated, according to city data.
Two Lusher renaming suggestions still include ‘Lusher,’ frustrating some
The school’s namesake was a Confederate official and segregationist and the Orleans Parish School Board has already renamed its building.
City comes out against Amendment 1, but some OPSB members express support
Supporters argue the change could bring in more funds, while opponents worry the city would lose control over collections.
District plans for student vaccinations; school cases remain low
NOLA Public Schools will host a virtual town hall for parents with vaccine questions on Wednesday evening.
