News across Greater New Orleans
Behind The Lens: SNAP cuts could threaten free school meals; New Orleans marks Black Education History Week (audio)
Changes to federal food assistance and a new recognition of Black education history raise important questions about students, schools, and the history taught in New Orleans classrooms. [...] Read More... from Behind The Lens: SNAP cuts could threaten free school meals; New…
After three-year push by BE NOLA, Black Education History Week is established in New Orleans
The initiative brings New Orleans’ Civil Rights and education history to life during the third week of November with field trips, reenactments and social events. [...] Read More... from After three-year push by BE NOLA, Black Education History Week is established in New Orleans
As one in five Louisiana families lose SNAP, N.O. schools brace for free lunch impact
More than 90% of Orleans public schools automatically offer free breakfast and lunch to all students due to high SNAP enrollment rates. With Louisiana SNAP cutting 1 in 5 recipients, school cafeterias could also be serving fewer free meals. [...] Read More... from As one in five…
Louisiana balloon release ban inspires Sci High students to rethink tradition
Environmental science students are exploring affordable alternatives that honor loved ones while protecting wildlife, waterways and local infrastructure. [...] Read More... from Louisiana balloon release ban inspires Sci High students to rethink tradition
When the school closes, what happens to the community?
On empty seats, full buildings and who gets left holding them. [...] Read More... from When the school closes, what happens to the community?
These Louisiana K-12 school jobs won’t come with a state stipend this year
A firm number of employees affected depends on school staffing plans that are still being finalized [...] Read More... from These Louisiana K-12 school jobs won’t come with a state stipend this year
Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
No single policy stands out among all the new state and districts policies governing technology. What's notable is how quickly the conversation around education and technology has changed. [...] Read More... from Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
Before Teacher Shield is needed, provide resources to prevent aggression
Act 141 aims to protect Louisiana educators by removing students who assault school employees. [...] Read More... from Before Teacher Shield is needed, provide resources to prevent aggression
Pre-k seats are a scarce resource in New Orleans — and Louisiana budget cuts might make them more difficult to get
New Orleans serves about 84% of 4-year-olds from low-income families. That leaves many New Orleans children entering kindergarten without necessary skills, and hundreds of parents who are not able to work as much as they want to, or at all, creating economic hardship. [...] Read…
Industrial pollution linked to learning disabilities in New Orleans area
As Louisiana’s petrochemical industrial facilities expand, the children that live near them are faced with long-term health and developmental impacts [...] Read More... from Industrial pollution linked to learning disabilities in New Orleans area
Honor student jailed, barred from graduation after unsubstantiated social media threat allegation
A police search of the 14-year-old’s phone uncovered no proof of a threat, sparking outrage from local activists over the school’s response. [...] Read More... from Honor student jailed, barred from graduation after unsubstantiated social media threat allegation
A New Orleans Katrina kid takes the head office at Warren Easton
Incoming principal Kendall McManus-Thomas returns to Easton as a pathbreaker who grew up in pre-Katrina schools, experienced the disaster and all of its chaos as a displaced high school student, and went on to become the first Black man to head up Franklin High School. [...] Read…