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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.

Two playgrounds are on the way; new board members seated; utility bills coming down

by Yomi Akinyemi April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Finances in surplus despite enrollment uncertainties at some schools

by Conor Monahan April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

School looks to profit from Fest parking; smooth start to revamped application process

by Conor Monahan April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board discusses celebrations of ethnicity, questions quality of cafeteria food

by Julissa Gonzales April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP discusses contract extension, school enrollment

by Jessica Williams April 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Building plan approved despite questions about number of classrooms; charter renewal looms

by Kelsey Foster April 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board agrees to share new building with Encore elementary; week of intense testing ends

by Michael Patrick Welch April 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

LEAP test ordeal is over – but did students rush through the exams? Enrollment is a worry

by Mary Catherine Cassidy April 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Slew of rising eighth graders applying for admission; room for only about 5 percent

by Kelsey Foster April 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Prospects for charter renewal look good, RSD rep advises; but SPS 75 still a stretch

by Yomi Akinyemi April 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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