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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.

Public asks NOLA Public Schools to rename schools for two educators

Public comment on the renaming of 20 facilities is open until Friday.
by Marta Jewson April 27, 2021 Updated April 27, 2021

NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases dip; 169 in quarantine

The district is tracking 11 "active" cases, down from 14 last week.
by Marta Jewson April 26, 2021 Updated April 26, 2021

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.
by Marta Jewson April 23, 2021 Updated April 23, 2021

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.
by Marta Jewson April 22, 2021 Updated April 22, 2021

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.
by Marta Jewson April 21, 2021 Updated April 21, 2021

Bricolage Academy educators request NLRB union election

The National Labor Relations Board would oversee a union election at the school.
by Marta Jewson April 20, 2021 Updated April 20, 2021

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.
by Marta Jewson April 19, 2021 Updated April 19, 2021

NOLA Public Schools draws competition for City Council’s Harrah’s funds

New Orleans City Council members want more information from district officials before allotting $1.5 million to three district programs.
by Marta Jewson April 13, 2021 Updated April 17, 2021

COVID-19 cases remain low in NOLA Public Schools

NOLA Public Schools reports two fewer ‘active cases’ this week than last.
by Marta Jewson April 12, 2021 Updated April 12, 2021

NOLA Public Schools warns Sophie B. Wright for special education

District notes outdated IEPs, changes to service logs.
by Marta Jewson April 12, 2021 Updated April 12, 2021

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