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Category: Schools

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 board meeting: Harney staff will be paid; Ellison retains vice president seat following controversy over views on LGBT protections

Central City charter school allotted $1.2 million in budget adjustment. Ellison, who had previously been expected to be nominated for president, faced a backlash from civil rights groups over her statements on anti-discrimination policies that include LGBT protections.
by Marta Jewson January 17, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Harney employee pay remains a question, pending Thursday school board vote

The district is also seeking federal funds from the charter school group.
by Marta Jewson January 16, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Harney students return to many familiar faces, new management

The Orleans Parish school district took over the charter school during winter break.
by Marta Jewson January 14, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Orleans Parish transitions Harney to direct-run school over long winter break

Twenty-seven Harney employees are returning as district staff. The district plans to close the school this spring.
by Marta Jewson January 9, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers Charter school employees must reapply for their jobs next year

The new policy comes as two of the charter group’s schools are set to close.
by Marta Jewson January 3, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Trauma is the norm for many New Orleans kids. This school was made for them.

A staggering percentage of kids in New Orleans experience trauma. Safe spaces at schools are hard to come by.
by Marta Jewson December 29, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

With expected privatization of McDonogh 35, New Orleans is poised to become an all-charter city

By handing over McDonogh 35 to a contractor, the city will no longer have any direct-run schools in 2019. The board votes Thursday.
by Marta Jewson December 20, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Baby Ben won’t admit new pre-K students next year

The formerly district-run school converted to a charter school over the summer.
by Marta Jewson December 20, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

McDonogh 35 alumni board fears charter group takeover

The school district is expected to make an announcement about the future of McDonogh 35 Senior High School this week.
by Marta Jewson December 17, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Teachers must re-apply for jobs to close out Harney’s school year

The Orleans Parish school district plans to take over the embattled charter school next month and operate it through the spring. But the district is not guaranteeing it will retain the school's current staff. Interviews started this week.
by Marta Jewson December 12, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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