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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.

Board authorizes pre-kindergarten program, frets over budget crunch

by Marta Jewson December 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Lafayette accorded national citation; board plots film, theater and television school

by Yomi Akinyemi December 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Edison contract extended only through June, as board weighs alternatives to for-profit provider

by Jenny Peterson December 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

New partnership to provide after-school tutoring for fourth-graders

by Scott Gloden December 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Grants sought until four-year enrollment eases budget crunch; influx of student transfers noted

by Joshua Johnston December 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting cancelled

by Charter Schools Editor November 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD offers assistance for student transfers as board relinquishes charter

by Yomi Akinyemi November 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

New campus slated for completion by June 2014, OPSB property chair tells board

by Joshua Johnston November 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Sagging grades likely to shutter Sojourner Truth Academy

School officials said Tuesday night that they’re preparing to dissolve the three-year-old charter campus, even before state educators reveal recommendations on whether it deserves an extension.
by Jessica Williams November 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor November 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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