NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases continue to decline as schools remain closed to in-person classes
The case declines among students and school staff follow a pattern of improving numbers in the city.
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Scholarship students at SUNO describe broken promises, unexplained charges
University officials confirmed problems with a handful of scholarships this year, but it’s not yet clear if they are more widespread. SUNO is conducting an audit.
NOLA Public Schools suspends COVID-19 testing, pending state review
FDA warns of false negatives with the test the school district was using.
NOLA Public Schools to remain virtual-only for now
Though city health data has improved, officials say there is more work to be done.
K-12 enrollment down statewide, in Orleans Parish
Declines seen across the state. Lower enrollment in pre-K, kindergarten accounted for about half of the enrollment drops, officials said.
NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases decline; announcement on reopening could come this week
District officials have said Thursday is the earliest they will evaluate health data.
Thousands of NOLA Public Schools students ‘chronically absent’ amid pandemic
Officials say absenteeism goes up when more students are in virtual school.
Vaccinations begin for school nurses; New Crocker operator could be named Friday
Schools face a tricky budget year due to ongoing pandemic.
NOLA Public Schools reevaluating reopening metrics after schools close amid city spike in COVID-19 cases
On Monday, the district reported the highest number of active cases in its students and staff so far this school year.
NOLA Public Schools will roll out rapid testing; school nurses to receive vaccinations
The district will hold a town hall about the vaccine with the health department for educators on Jan. 13.
