Bricolage educators to vote on union
The school’s CEO says a union is ‘not in the best interests’ of the school.
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.
Auditor details financial issues in delayed Orleans Parish School Board finance review
Auditors are still working but revealed seven findings to board members at a special meeting Tuesday.
NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases rise; 305 people quarantining
The district is tracking 21 active cases, the most since early March
Public asks NOLA Public Schools to rename schools for two educators
Public comment on the renaming of 20 facilities is open until Friday.
NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases dip; 169 in quarantine
The district is tracking 11 "active" cases, down from 14 last week.
OPSB approves 20 school buildings to be renamed, including McDonogh 35
The change won’t affect charter school names, which both advocates and opponents have criticized.
City Council approves $1.5 million in Harrah’s Fund for NOLA Public Schools programs
The funding was in question after council members indicated they would like to use it for other priorities.
OPSB committee approves list of 20 school campuses to rename
The campuses are named after slave owners, Confederate sympathizers and segregationists. The list includes some of the city’s most well-regarded schools, and officials expect some pushback from alumni groups.
Bricolage Academy educators request NLRB union election
The National Labor Relations Board would oversee a union election at the school.
NOLA Public Schools reports more COVID-19 cases than week prior, 272 quarantining
The slight uptick in cases comes two weeks after spring break over the Easter holiday.
