At Mahalia Jackson, parents lurch from chartering to closure to uncertainty
First it was a charter effort. Then they were told it would close. Now they don’t know.
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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.
ExCEED withdraws applications to charter remaining traditional schools in New Orleans
The superintendent was scheduled to make a recommendation on the applications Thursday.
Louisiana families must give up special education rights for school vouchers
The New York Times reports that some families around the country don’t know this until they’re already in a private school.
Orleans school board committee votes to close Mahalia Jackson
The school is growing, but district staff say it's not meeting enrollment goals.
How enrollment factored in the closure of Mahalia Jackson Elementary
A group has been trying to charter it. Now the school district wants to shut it down.
Live blog recap: Public speaks out on efforts to turn last schools in New Orleans into charters
A decision will be made next week.
Live blog: Parents, public weigh in on ExCEED charter applications at public hearing
The group wants to take over five public schools in New Orleans. We'll cover the meeting live starting at 6 p.m.
Evaluators knock ExCEED’s application to take over New Orleans’ last five traditional schools
The organization is led by the school principals and current and former school district employees.
State education officials are investigating an incident in which a 9-year-old was handcuffed at school
The security company said it was necessary to protect the boy; the state questions whether it was appropriate.
