NOLA Public Schools reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, 163 quarantining
This week’s update was delayed due to Hurricane Zeta.
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NOLA Public Schools cancels classes Friday due to Hurricane Zeta
Students’ families should hear about next week by Sunday.
NOLA Public Schools cancels classes Thursday due to Hurricane Zeta
The storm is expected to cause power outages in the city.
As Zeta approaches, New Orleans school district calls off afternoon virtual classes
The storm is expected to make landfall Wednesday afternoon.
NOLA Public Schools pivots to virtual learning for Hurricane Zeta
Zeta is the seventh system forecast to hit the region this year.
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.
School Board approves additional COVID-19 spending, recruitment contract
The district has struggled with teacher turnover and officials hope local recruitment will help.
OPSB election profile: Districts 5, 6 and 7
Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
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.
