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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.

Budget cuts stem flow of red ink after unanticipated revenue shortfall

by Jenny Peterson November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Big jump in school scores lifts NOCPA into top third; special-ed students discussed

by Joshua Johnston November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Special-ed classifications draw fire; decision looms on return to OPSB

by Joshua Johnston November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Seven staff cuts put budget in the black, but renewal of school charter still iffy

by C. Nellie Nelson November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

BESE tackles OneApp and Lycee issues, delays governance choice

by Jessica Williams November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board revises budget, struggles with meeting laws

by Marta Jewson November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Meeting tonight on extending deadline for governance switch

by Jessica Williams November 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment shortfall, busing costs pinch budget; student social services reviewed

by Erin Krall November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment projected to climb next year; priority zip codes could cut bus costs

by Marta Jewson November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter extension deemed likely; decision due Dec. 5; new faculty hires announced

by Michael Patrick Welch November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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