School paid its CFO extra to do accounting work, ethics board alleges
Brent Washington was paid to do accounting work in addition to his CFO salary.
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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.
The Lens is hosting a public records workshop Jan. 11
On Jan. 11, learn how to use public records to hold your government agencies accountable.
School district reprimands Einstein Charter Schools for enrolling students outside OneApp
The city’s centralized enrollment system is designed to prevent schools from cherry-picking students.
City workers painting crosswalks to make it safer for kids to get to school
Over the last two months, the city has painted 135 crosswalks at 28 intersections.
ReNEW votes to close McDonogh City Park Academy next spring
All of ReNEW’s schools received D’s and F’s from the state this year.
Morris Jeff student robotics project takes inspiration from summer floods
Their school, Morris Jeff, was in the middle of the Aug. 5 flood that paralyzed the city and seeped into homes. So when they learned that the subject of a LEGO robot competition was water, they didn't have to think hard to come up with a problem. Since then, they've been working on a solution.
Orleans Parish School Board to study long bus rides, early pickups
Transportation has been a constant concern for parents who send their kids to charter schools across town.
State recommends closure of three charter schools in New Orleans
And the local superintendent of schools wants to convert two of his direct-run schools to charters.
RSD says charter school changed student’s grades to F’s for not attending a summer service program
The program was punishment for fighting. Ten students had their grades changed.
Study says charter schools don’t have incentives to offer pre-kindergarten programs
There are fewer pre-kindergarten seats in New Orleans than before Katrina.
