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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.

Testing shows progress but weak spots remain; attendance tops 97%; dropouts at zero

by Conor Monahan March 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Community clamors for high school; board retreat focuses on two-year plan

by Marta Jewson March 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

New science electives on tap as competition stiffens for both students and teachers

by Mary Catherine Cassidy March 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

An evolving movement: New Orleans student takes on creationism

by Mark Moseley March 12, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor March 12, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

State school board tentatively approves charter changes

by Jessica Williams March 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

State school board tentatively approves changes to charters, including merger

by Jessica Williams March 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board veep quits; school counting on $370G reimbursement; seeks to replace portables

by Marta Jewson March 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Amid benefits uncertainties, board tells staff: We're not going to leave you in the lurch

by Kelsey Foster March 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Low school score does not doom charter extension – but improvements are needed

by Jenny Peterson March 7, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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