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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.

NOLA Public Schools pivots to virtual learning for Hurricane Zeta

Zeta is the seventh system forecast to hit the region this year.
by Marta Jewson October 27, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

What to know about NOLA Public Schools’ COVID-19 Tracker

Unlike the state and city, the school district doesn’t show cumulative cases over time. And its statistics on positivity are not positivity rates.
by Marta Jewson October 26, 2020 Updated October 26, 2020

School Board approves additional COVID-19 spending, recruitment contract

The district has struggled with teacher turnover and officials hope local recruitment will help.
by Marta Jewson October 23, 2020 Updated October 23, 2020

OPSB election profile: Districts 5, 6 and 7

Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
by Marta Jewson October 23, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

NOLA Public Schools reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, 121 quarantining

Cases in schools remain low, but some new school sites reported cases this week.
by Marta Jewson October 22, 2020 Updated October 22, 2020

Court rules Kennedy HS students have grounds to sue OPSB, BESE after graduation scandal

by Marta Jewson October 22, 2020 Updated October 22, 2020

OPSB election profile: Districts 3 and 4

Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
by Marta Jewson October 22, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

OPSB election profile: Districts 1 and 2

Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
by Marta Jewson October 21, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Orleans Parish School Board election: Who’s giving to the candidates?

More than 20 candidates are competing for seven Orleans Parish School Board seats. Find out who is financing their campaigns.
by Marta Jewson October 21, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

OPSB committee advances recruitment contract, new transparency measures

The full board is set to meet on Thursday.
by Marta Jewson October 20, 2020 Updated October 20, 2020

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