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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.

Dr. King School becomes first RSD charter to seek return to School Board oversight

Unanimous vote reverses last month's stand, comes after RSD chastises board over enrollment concerns.
by Marta Jewson December 9, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD, school and community members meet privately to discuss fate of Sarah T. Reed

Only two charter-management organizations out of original four still interested in opening high school for 2016-17.
by Marta Jewson December 9, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

After confusing vote last month, New Beginnings keeps its four schools with RSD

by Marta Jewson December 9, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Voters approve tax extension to maintain New Orleans schools

Over time, an existing tax will be shifted to a fund to maintain school buildings.
by Marta Jewson December 6, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Voters to decide whether to extend existing tax in order to maintain schools

Check back here Saturday night for precinct-by-precinct results on the citywide school tax.
by Marta Jewson December 5, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

School-tax vote Saturday comes even as some don’t know who controls schools

by Marta Jewson December 4, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Some schools agree to remove banners encouraging a vote on school tax

Opponents say use of school property and intent of signs violate laws.
by Marta Jewson December 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Judge takes dim view of election banners on campuses, but they stay for now

No new signs can go up before Monday hearing; social-justice attorney wants them all taken down.
by Marta Jewson November 25, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Orleans Parish School Board finding itself in the unusual role of a salesman

With more charters than ever eligible to return to the board, school officials looking for the best deal.
by Marta Jewson November 21, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

A holiday ritual for many charter schools: Deciding whether to leave the RSD

Three dozen charter schools face the decision to leave the Recovery School District if they want.
by Marta Jewson November 21, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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