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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.

A report on special education at Bricolage Academy showed serious shortcomings, but it was never presented to the school’s board

Parents obtained a 17-page report on the school months after it was prepared and presented to administrators, and only after hiring a lawyer.
by Marta Jewson October 6, 2020 Updated October 10, 2020

Two COVID-19 cases, 10 quarantining, as the district plans to reopen to older students

NOLA Public Schools officials said the district will remain in phase 2, despite the city’s move to “phase 3.1.”
by Marta Jewson October 1, 2020 Updated October 1, 2020

Entering second year, district’s high school reviews could carry consequences

NOLA Public Schools began reviewing high school student records after a graduation scandal at John F. Kennedy High School in 2019.
by Marta Jewson September 30, 2020 Updated September 30, 2020

Approaching headcount date, virtual attendance has varied widely in New Orleans schools

Average district attendance is 81 percent, compared to 91.8 percent average attendance in the 2018-2019 school year.
by Marta Jewson September 28, 2020 Updated September 28, 2020

One-quarter of NOLA Public Schools will offer community lunch program to all city students

The waiver allows students to get lunch from any school participating in the program, regardless of which school they attend.
by Marta Jewson September 23, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

District fights superintendent’s subpoena in Kennedy High School graduation lawsuit

A new plaintiffs’ filing reveals new details about alleged grade changing at the school in 2019.
by Marta Jewson September 23, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

How four Black New Orleans residents navigated college in a city of stark divides

The Lens and Open Campus have partnered to hold three community forums on higher education. The first is on Sept. 24. Register today.
by Megan Sauer, Open Campus September 21, 2020 Updated September 29, 2020

Broken air conditioner delays Bricolage Academy students’ return to campus

District and school officials said ventilation components of the HVAC system were not part of the problem. The building is properly ventilated, they said. It’s just too hot.
by Marta Jewson September 18, 2020 Updated September 18, 2020

OPSB rolls forward property tax rate, adopts new process for charter approvals

In COVID-19 update, officials say that about 38 percent of students have opted to stay home.
by Marta Jewson September 17, 2020 Updated September 17, 2020

Backpacks, masks and temperature checks: NOLA Public Schools’ youngest students return to the classroom

Twelve New Orleans public schools are reopening for in-person classes this week. Students have been at home since March.
by Marta Jewson September 17, 2020 Updated September 17, 2020

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