After former CFO’s arrest, district orders Singleton Charter to redo background checks
District officials say background checks are a “critical focus.”
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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.
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.
As school year wraps up, COVID-19 cases down; Supt. Lewis announces final year
Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. announced next school year will be his last as superintendent of the district.
Bricolage Academy educators vote in favor of unionization
The vote was 42-18 in favor of unionization.
NOPD issues warrant for former Singleton Charter CFO amid background checks investigation
The warrant accuses Catrina Reed of theft and injuring public records.
Bricolage names interim CEO days before union election
On Friday, teachers at the school will vote on a union
COVID-19 cases in NOLA Public Schools hold steady as school year winds down
People quarantining dropped from 506 to 408.
Superintendent: NOLA Public Schools will be in-person this fall
Except for health-related accommodations, students and staff will be expected to be on campus this fall.
