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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.

Ben Franklin lives up to its thrifty name

by Travis Andrews December 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor December 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor December 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

OPSB urged to hand over FEMA money owed since Katrina; Moodle courses kick in

by Scott Gloden December 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Teachers group secures help with school discipline; audit largely flawless

by Michael Patrick Welch December 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Sojourner Truth charter gets one-two punch; teachers leaving before doors shuttered

by Jessica Williams December 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Board debates reducing grade sizes and ways to increase teacher retention

by Jenny Peterson December 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor December 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor December 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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