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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.

After mediation with NOLA Public Schools, Singleton clears background check warning

The Superintendent has announced his intent to revoke the school's charter.
by Marta Jewson July 23, 2021 Updated July 23, 2021

NOLA Public Schools to require masks amid delta variant surge

The news is a reversal of the district’s previous return to school plan.
by Marta Jewson July 22, 2021 Updated July 22, 2021

After pandemic break, OPSB returns to in-person meetings next week

Boardroom capacity will be limited with overflow space in the lobby.
by Marta Jewson July 21, 2021 Updated July 21, 2021

Forensic audit sheds light on allegedly phony background checks by former school official

The auditors detail an apparent “template” that was used to create the phony documents.
by Marta Jewson July 14, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021

Judge orders Singleton Charter, OPSB to mediation amid school closure threat

Students and staff in limbo as officials wait out a 30-day period before the July 29 board meeting where the revocation recommendation will be heard.
by Marta Jewson July 9, 2021 Updated July 9, 2021

No masks required for vaccinated NOLA Public Schools staff, students this fall

Unvaccinated staff and students must still wear masks and quarantine if necessary.
by Marta Jewson July 7, 2021 Updated July 12, 2021

Judge’s order temporarily prevents OPSB from closing Singleton Charter

The two sides will have a hearing Thursday.
by Marta Jewson July 6, 2021 Updated July 6, 2021

NOLA Public Schools moves to close Singleton Charter School this summer

If the superintendent’s recommendation stands, Singleton Charter School will close and scatter students across other city charter schools before school starts in the fall.
by Marta Jewson June 30, 2021 Updated June 30, 2021

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.
by Marta Jewson June 29, 2021 Updated June 29, 2021

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.’
by Marta Jewson June 25, 2021 Updated June 25, 2021

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