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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.

Board shuts public out of another meeting

by Marta Jewson November 12, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Warren Easton board shuts public out of another meeting

by Marta Jewson November 9, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board President informs Lycée parents of sudden staff cuts, unexplained $90G deficit

by Jenny Peterson November 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board hopes for increased enrollment, considers possible locations for new campus

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

Board approves application for federal funds to take charge of a second school

by Marta Jewson November 6, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Brad Pitt movie donates office supplies; budget surplus tied to unfilled staff posts

by Kelsey Foster November 6, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens talks with candidates for School Board districts 1 & 2

by Jessica Williams November 5, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Veteran educator leads Encore Academy through first year

by Jessica Williams November 2, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Sci High board meeting agenda

by Charter Schools Editor November 2, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Former Algiers Charter Schools CEO brought in as academic consultant

by Kelsey Foster October 31, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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