Officials have waived several graduation requirements, including certain state exams and seat time, in response to the statewide school closure.
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Challenges, questions as special education shifts to homes during statewide school closure
Often one-on-one, moving special education services like counseling and therapy to homes is another challenge for families.
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Amid pandemic, class of 2020 awaits graduation requirements
With schools closed for a month, and possibly longer, it’s unclear what seniors must complete to earn a diploma. The state will issue guidelines later this week.
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Kennedy HS whistleblower sues charter group
After the employee went public, investigations at the Gentilly High School uncovered myriad graduation problems and many seniors had to return to complete summer coursework.
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New Orleans schools meal service to go to two days per week, will still provide five days worth of food
Meal pickups will only be open Monday and Wednesday beginning next week.
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NOLA Public Schools, charters work to feed students, provide internet, amid school closures
District and charter officials say they are screening workers for temperatures before preparing food.
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With schools out, Governor waives LEAP, attendance requirements for academic year
Educators say the move takes pressure off of students and teachers alike in an unprecedented time.
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NOLA Public Schools buys 5,000 wireless hotspots for students during statewide school closure
With public schools closed for a month, learning has largely shifted online.
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Governor agrees to suspend LEAP testing
Schools are closed at least until April. Tests were set to begin at some schools by the end of March.
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Schools provide student meals during statewide closure
Eight meal-distribution sites were up and running Monday with several more expected to open throughout the week.