OPSB approves emergency declaration in response to coronavirus
Move will allow officials to quickly hire nurses, purchase supplies to prepare for potential closures.
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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.
New Orleans school announces temporary closure after possible exposure to coronavirus
Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans to close Thursday and Friday ‘out of an abundance of caution’
Individuals from three New Orleans public schools staying home as precaution after travel to countries with high coronavirus risk
The individuals traveled over Mardi Gras break, according to officials. There are no confirmed cases of the virus in the state, as of Monday morning.
OPSB member Ben Kleban to resign in June
Kleban plans to move to Washington state with his family. The board will appoint a new member until his term expires in January.
NOLA Public Schools prepares for potential spread of coronavirus
Administrators with NOLA Public Schools met with charter school leaders Tuesday to discuss coronavirus preparations.
Former Coghill staff demand district take over school immediately
Teachers cite a hostile work environment, dozens of departing staff as reasons the district shouldn't wait until summer. The president of the United Teachers of New Orleans penned a similar request.
NOLA Public Schools to meet with charter leaders on coronavirus
Senior administrators from the NOLA Public Schools district will meet with charter school leaders Tuesday to discuss “how to plan for” potential impacts from the coronavirus in the city’s public schools.
Majority of Kennedy HS seniors ‘on track’ to graduate on time, CEO says
Some seniors are still making up for required exams and classes from previous years.
Standardized tests voided at three dozen New Orleans schools due to irregularities
Nearly half of the city’s public schools had at least one exam voided. Most were due to self-reported incidents. Statewide, 299 schools had voided tests.
School group files federal suit against OPSB, district superintendent over decision not to renew charter
The controversy centers around whether the board’s December vote to override Lewis’ recommendation met a legal requirement.
