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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.

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.
by Marta Jewson June 14, 2021 Updated June 14, 2021

After former CFO’s arrest, district orders Singleton Charter to redo background checks

District officials say background checks are a “critical focus.”
by Marta Jewson June 10, 2021 Updated June 10, 2021

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.
by Marta Jewson June 10, 2021 Updated June 10, 2021

OPSB committee advances new names for 24 NOLA Public School campuses

The superintendent also suggested six additional campuses to be considered in July.
by Marta Jewson June 8, 2021 Updated June 8, 2021

NOLA Public Schools expands vaccine program to 12-year-olds

In mid-May, the CDC lowered the eligibility age from 16 to 12.
by Marta Jewson June 2, 2021 Updated June 2, 2021

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.
by Marta Jewson June 1, 2021 Updated June 1, 2021

Bricolage Academy educators vote in favor of unionization

The vote was 42-18 in favor of unionization.
by Marta Jewson May 28, 2021 Updated May 28, 2021

NOPD issues warrant for former Singleton Charter CFO amid background checks investigation

The warrant accuses Catrina Reed of theft and injuring public records.
by Marta Jewson May 27, 2021 Updated May 27, 2021

Bricolage names interim CEO days before union election

On Friday, teachers at the school will vote on a union
by Marta Jewson May 26, 2021 Updated May 26, 2021

COVID-19 cases in NOLA Public Schools hold steady as school year winds down

People quarantining dropped from 506 to 408.
by Marta Jewson May 24, 2021 Updated May 24, 2021

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