Parents, alumni protest plan to halt admissions at McDonogh 35
School district says no new students will be admitted for the next six months.
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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.
Board president charged $1,500 in fine dining on Harney charter school’s credit card
The Rev. Charles Southall had a school credit card issued in his name.
Late-year funding drop surprises New Orleans school leaders
The city has more students and more who qualify for special-education funding.
Einstein students are being bused to school, but families say there are bumps in the road
Until last week, the charter group handed out public transit vouchers. The school district said that wasn’t good enough.
School board approves bid for filters to screen lead from drinking fountains
Installation must begin within six weeks of signing a contract, so it probably will stretch into the summer.
Harney continues to rack up warnings, ranging from physical restraint of a student to inadequate special-ed services
Violations, ranging over issues ranging from physical restraint of a student to failure to provide special-ed services could cost the charter elementary school its charter
Orleans Parish school district will run McDonogh 35 next year after rejecting applications from outside groups
The school district wanted to phase out McDonogh 35 and hire a contractor to run the school long-term. But none of the applicants met its standards.
Einstein board may have broken public meetings law in dealing with resignation of CEO
The agenda made no mention of Shawn Toranto's resignation or the selection of a temporary replacement.
Einstein Charter Schools hires busing company, looks to settle lawsuit with OPSB over transportation
The Orleans Parish School Board had threatened to pull two of Einstein’s charters because they didn’t bus students.
Almost two years after school officials pledged to protect children from lead in drinking water, they’re still waiting
School district leaders said in July 2016 they would test water. Last year, they decided to install filters instead. But the contract has been delayed.
