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.
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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.
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.
Four charged with nepotism at Coghill Charter School, state ethics board alleges
Two board members and their family members, who worked at the school, were charged with violating state ethics laws.
Four Orleans Parish School Board members seek reelection as qualifying begins
Newly appointed interim board member is seeking a full term.
NOLA Public Schools will delay in-person classes until early September
Announcement comes amid continued growth in COVID-19 cases in the city and across the state.
Parent group calls for delay to school year amid rising COVID-19 cases
State: Exception to President’s visa ban will allow 70 teachers from abroad
Uptown’s French-curriculum Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans faced a staff shortage of up to 35 percent of their teachers due to the virus and President's visa ban.
BESE approves minimum standards for school reopening
Some parents and educators don’t think the measures go far enough while others urged the state to allow local districts to set their own policies.
School buildings may have to stay closed in phase two, district evaluating
District and city officials said they will announce a plan next week.
State board of education to set COVID-19 minimum safety standards for schools Tuesday
Local school systems will have to adopt the minimum standards BESE approves Tuesday. It's unclear exactly how that will work in New Orleans schools.
