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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.

Lessons learned: Remote learning successes and challenges

When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools, educators shifted lessons online
by Marta Jewson June 8, 2020 Updated June 9, 2020

One year after Kennedy HS graduation scandal, New Beginnings charter group votes to dissolve

In 2004, the charter group was the first to open a Recovery School District takeover school.
by Marta Jewson June 5, 2020 Updated June 5, 2020

Cap, gown and mask: Kennedy HS seniors graduate in small ceremonies

The school held dozens of mini-ceremonies to ensure families and graduates could hear their senior’s name read aloud.
by Marta Jewson June 2, 2020 Updated June 2, 2020

Former Kennedy HS principal sues charter group, whistleblower

Brian Gibson was fired last year along with several other administrators at the school.
by Marta Jewson June 2, 2020 Updated June 2, 2020

New Orleans Parish School Board member could be selected next week

District 5 board member Ben Kleban resigns effective June 15, about seven months shy of the end of his term.
by Marta Jewson June 1, 2020 Updated June 1, 2020

Early childhood lottery results delayed by COVID-19 closures, district says

Families have until June 5 to verify eligibility information.
by Marta Jewson May 28, 2020 Updated May 28, 2020

NOLA Public Schools announces COVID-19 task force for reopening schools

Whether schools, which were closed March 13, will begin the school year online or in-person is still to be determined, but officials are planning for multiple scenarios.
by Marta Jewson May 27, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

One year after scandal, nearly all Kennedy HS seniors cleared to graduate

The charter group that runs Kennedy is preparing to shut down over the coming months.
by Marta Jewson May 22, 2020 Updated May 22, 2020

Suspected child abuse reports drop by half during COVID-19 school closure, indicating potential underreporting, experts say

‘We know that when stress levels increase, children become more at-risk,’ one state official said.
by Marta Jewson May 21, 2020 Updated May 23, 2020

Three seek soon-to-be-empty Orleans Parish School Board seat

Board member Ben Kleban is resigning effective June 15.
by Marta Jewson May 19, 2020 Updated May 20, 2020

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