Our mission is to deliver on the promise of excellent public schools for every child in New Orleans.
We Are New Schools for New Orleans
Every child deserves to attend an excellent public school. At NSNO, we work to help make the promise of that come true for our city and our children. We do so through working directly with schools and system leaders, by sharing clear data, information, and stories, and by helping schools recruit and retain great teachers and implement high-quality curriculum.
Our district is made up of 68 public schools, enrolling 43,500 brilliant, dedicated, creative and diverse students. Most of our students are people of color (92%) and from low-income backgrounds (84% are economically disadvantaged). We have 3000+ teachers, who show up each day for our students with great dedication, expertise, and care.
What’s Important
At NSNO, we believe our city is stronger when our students get an education that prepares them for the future they want, when our families have the power to decide the best paths for their children, and when our educators have what they need to ensure every child is safe, seen, and supported. Our work facilitates this–we strive to ensure that our students, families, educators, and schools are truly able to thrive.
Serving all Students
The Impact of Teachers
Sustainable Schools
Community Voices
Policymakers and Advocates
Get To Know Our Schools and Education Community
We’re proud to share some powerful resources for understanding our schools and students–blog posts, reflections, and articles from across our community. Dive into first-hand accounts from educators, students, and families, as well as helpful “explainers” on key issues in local education policy.
Visit Our Katrina 20 Exhibit at the New Orleans Public Library this Fall
We’re proud to announce that the Katrina 20 Exhibit: After the Storm exhibit is now open at the Main Branch of the New Orleans Public Library (219 Loyola Ave).
Take a powerful look back at 20 years of change and progress in our city’s public schools—honoring the past, celebrating the transformation, and imagining what’s next. Open during regular library hours through December 2025.
Making New Orleans the Best City to be a Teacher
We celebrate teachers and honor their hard work through the Allstate Sugar Bowl Teacher Community. The Allstate Sugar Bowl New Orleans Teacher Community, presented by NSNO, is an inclusive space where public school educators in New Orleans can collaborate and come together. This platform is designed to recognize and celebrate our local educators, which includes our biggest celebration of the year, NOLA Teacher Fest. Through this community, we aim to recruit and retain dynamic educators committed to our city’s students.
For more information, click here!