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Category: Schools

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.

Special-ed students in Orleans schools use 'alternate pencils' to acquire writing skills

It’s Friday morning in Kimberly Sanfeliz’s class, and one of her students, a 7-year-old, is signing in. “Where’s the D?” Sanfeliz asks, mentioning the first letter of the little girl’s name as she stands in front of a board emblazoned with a colorful alphabet.
by Jessica Williams April 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Head of schools offered new term; plans for Jeff campus roll forward; mission statement debated

by Michael Patrick Welch April 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor April 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Surge in special-ed students poses budget challenge; Talladega College visit slated

by Kelsey Foster March 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Esperanza principal ousted; McDonogh 42 move may be delayed; teacher bonuses approved

by Yomi Akinyemi March 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

OPEN releases People's Agenda for wide range of continuing education reforms

by Jessica Williams March 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD reps brief board on charter extension process; fundraiser nets $47G, LEAP tests loom

by Marta Jewson March 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Easy transition to new management anticipated; Edible Schoolyard fundraising gala draws 500

by Conor Monahan March 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

FirstLine finances are well in the black; Green targets retention and college readiness goals

by Conor Monahan March 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

New rate structure would slash soaring utility bills; half-mile Husky Fun Run ahead

by Yomi Akinyemi March 28, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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