English isn’t first language for many New Orleans students navigating online learning
English Learner services are often provided in small, in-person groups. Now schools and nonprofit groups have to adjust to virtual.
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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.
Hynes Charter School to take over Coghill campus in 2021-22
Coghill, which is now NOLA Public Schools’ only direct-run school, will become Hynes’ third campus.
Opening schools should be only restriction lifted in ‘foreseeable future,’ Avegno says
The city’s health director also outlined metrics the city aims to hit to reopen schools.
‘A school year unlike any other’: As city schools start year virtually, figuring out special education is a challenge for educators, parents
School buildings can be opened for special education services, but that decision is made by each charter school group.
New Orleans will launch ‘community learning hubs’ at libraries, rec centers to help students without internet access
Public schools are starting online, but officials are still working to close a connectivity gap of up to 20 percent.
New Orleans City Council questions schools reopening
City Councilmembers heard from officials and members of the public at a hearing Monday. While NOLA Public Schools will start the school year online, some private and independent schools are opening soon.
Positive COVID-19 test pushes Plessy Community School training online
Students in New Orleans will not return for in-person classes until at least next month. But many teachers are still being called in for professional development.
Teachers, community members urge NOLA Public Schools to require stronger protections for charter school employees
OPSB typically has only limited control over semi-autonomous charter schools.
Louisiana, Orleans Parish 2019 graduation rates down from previous year
The graduation rate data showed a 17-point drop at John F. Kennedy High School.
As New Orleans schools plan virtual reopening, 20 percent of students may still lack internet access
NOLA Public Schools district preps for COVID-19 reopening and running a school directly.
