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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.

Einstein charter application

by Charter Schools Editor September 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

test title for Akili

by The Editors September 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

VAYLA study reveals student concerns about quality of education at six city high schools

by Jessica Williams September 7, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Meeting of the Board of Directors

by Charter Schools Editor September 4, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens kicks off new Charter School Reporting Corp, plus community-sourcing effort

by The Editors August 31, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Juvenile jail to stand just across the street from relocated McDonogh 35 High School

by Steve Beatty August 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Jo Ellen Smith announcement was premature, though School Board hopes to buy site

by Jessica Williams August 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon Charter gets temporary digs in Gentilly after lead levels scuttle earlier plan

by Jessica Williams August 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Pioneer of urban farm and school learns lessons of his own, hopes struggles lead to success

An idealistic New Yorker last year drew praise and donations for his urban farm and alternative school in the Lower 9th Ward, but after barely making it through the year, he admits he has a lot to learn.
by Ariella Cohen August 18, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

$40 million oil bonanza for public schools attracts little in the way of public input

by Jessica Williams August 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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