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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.

Milestone leaders unsure about adding 10th grade in 2013-14

by Marta Jewson January 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Union eyes charters, seeks teacher contact info and offers training sessions

The immediate aim is professional development, but the union also wants to lay the groundwork to organize the schools.
by Jessica Williams January 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée leader banned at Audubon school after 2010 threat to student, records show

by Marta Jewson January 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crocker teachers steadfast during difficult transition, leaders say

by Erin Krall January 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New school at old Wheatley site could soon belong to Dibert

John Dibert Community School could soon have a new school building at the old Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School site in Treme.
by Della Hasselle January 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

John McDonogh leaders propose security guards at meetings

Parents and community members are still reeling after a chaotic and emotional charter board meeting was cut short earlier this month at John McDonogh High School.
by Della Hasselle January 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes board to discuss principal’s performance

Hynes to meet to review principal's performance.
by Rebecca Catalanello January 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Officials: RSD overbilled International High for meals

by Heather Miller January 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Wilson board members praise Cantrell, discuss fundraising

At its January monthly meeting, the Andrew Wilson Charter School board heaped praise on its former president, LaToya Cantrell, saying her leadership was instrumental in the creation and establishment of the school in the Broadmoor community.
by Yomi Akinyemi January 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite lack of quorum, board meets in executive session

by Della Hasselle January 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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