Facing loss of state funds, Orleans school board votes for property tax ‘roll forward,’ increasing taxes for many residents
The move is expected to net city schools $15.1 million next year.
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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.
School district recommends that Coghill and Craig lose charters, seven others renewed or extended
The district has yet to announce details on what happens next for the two schools. (Marta Jewon/The Lens)
Compare 2019 New Orleans school ratings
The majority of city schools earned a C or a D in the Louisiana Department of Education annual A-F letter grade ratings released Wednesday. The ratings take into account state standardized tests and other factors.
NOLA Public Schools sends warning letters to three schools over special education concerns
The state identified issues with the schools last year after monitoring them as part of a federal consent decree. They were placed on corrective action plans months ago. It’s not clear why the district waited until last week to respond.
How Louisiana’s TOPS program lets state’s richest students go to school, while poor students are often left out
The state’s TOPS scholarship program and state budget formulas handicap less-advantaged students and colleges, and it’s a national trend.
InspireNOLA likely to take over Capdau as New Beginnings works to retain staff
New Beginnings voted to surrender its two charter schools at the end of this year after graduation problems at John F. Kennedy High School.
Judge dismisses Orleans Parish School Board from Kennedy HS students’ lawsuit
The civil district court judge also dismissed the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, leaving the Louisiana Department of Education and Kennedy’s charter group, New Beginnings.
On track for an ‘F’ rating, Coghill Charter unlikely to be renewed
The Gentilly Woods elementary school’s principal hinted that she’d discussed charter surrender with the superintendent.
NOLA Public Schools kicks off Juvenile Justice Week
Council of Chief State School Officers’ National Teacher of the Year Rodney Robinson gave district staff an impassioned speech Monday morning.
Orleans school board approves facility plan
Plan includes selling or trading off seven vacant buildings the district doesn't need.
