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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.

Fear big jump in health insurance costs; savings seen by freezing info-tech outlay

by C. Nellie Nelson September 21, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

State open-meetings law trips up board; make-up dates for Hurricane Isaac set

by Marta Jewson September 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment surge brightens finances; Hurricane Isaac make-up days slated

by Joshua Johnston September 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Isaac make-up days tentatively set; school is 35 students short of full enrollment

by Marta Jewson September 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Student demographics outlined; financing strategy for new school adjusted

by Joshua Johnston September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

New basis for school rankings detailed; enrollment slide prompts staff cuts

by Joshua Johnston September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Gretna move poses enrollment challenge; calendar will reflect Isaac make-up days

by Yomi Akinyemi September 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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