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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.

Franklin High principal to get evaluated by board annually

After four years as a charter school separate from the city’s beleaguered system, Benjamin Franklin High School’s leaders on Thursday fell into compliance with a state law that requires the principal to be evaluated.
by Jessica Williams July 23, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Theft from school may cost school its independence

by Ariella Cohen May 28, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

School embezzler senteneced to five years in federal pen

by Ariella Cohen May 27, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter school conversion leaves some parents anxious, some hopeful

by Ariella Cohen May 17, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Donation boosts Web site and city staff, not citizen-participation efforts

by Ariella Cohen February 23, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Unused city money dating to the 1980s raises questions, ire.

by Ariella Cohen February 4, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Nagin administration moving millions in recovery money without public input

by Ariella Cohen January 20, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

"Economic development" grants leave empty storefronts

by Karen Gadbois January 19, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Local Purpose, National Relevance

by The Editors July 21, 2009 Updated November 7, 2019

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