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.
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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.
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.
NOLA Public Schools centralized admissions process — formerly called OneApp — launches Nov. 1, with a new name and new selective admission schools
Three selective elementary schools will still have additional requirements after students apply through the centralized portal.
Orleans DA launches investigation into allegations of misappropriated funds by charter school operator
Dryades runs Singleton Charter School, which is in the final year of its operating contract and could close next summer.
Schools must require quarantines to drop their mask mandates. But the state doesn’t know which districts are following quarantine guidelines.
State officials say monitoring compliance is up to local school district authorities.
