COVID-19 cases in public schools remain low as summer school ends
This is the final weekly update the district will issue for the 2020-21 school year.
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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.
NOLA school district: Dryades YMCA owes hundreds of thousands to school it runs
A district warning letter says that the school is owed more than $1M from its parent organization and ‘other programs.’
Just three COVID-19 cases in public schools, as summer school winds down
About one-third of the city's public school students are in summer classes.
Lycée Français CEO, COO to depart amid complaints, investigation
The school’s governing board has hired a consultant to investigate a number of allegations made by its former HR director in a lengthy letter.
District orders Singleton Charter to remove interim CEO citing state ethics law
The interim CEO who was appointed in March, following the CEO’s resignation, previously served as member of the school’s governing board.
COVID-19 cases remain low in NOLA Public Schools
District cases increased this week, but with fewer students in school buildings and citywide case numbers still low, they are still below the numbers that schools often reported during the school year.
After former CFO’s arrest, district orders Singleton Charter to redo background checks
District officials say background checks are a “critical focus.”
OPSB sues former charter operator for failing to return public funds
The lawsuit alleges the nonprofit group that ran Coghill School owes the district nearly $1 million.
OPSB committee advances new names for 24 NOLA Public School campuses
The superintendent also suggested six additional campuses to be considered in July.
NOLA Public Schools expands vaccine program to 12-year-olds
In mid-May, the CDC lowered the eligibility age from 16 to 12.
