
BESE to Consider Changes to Louisiana State Accountability System
On August 23rd, the Academic Goals and Instructional Improvement Committee of Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) will…

BESE Accountability Follow-up
Possible Shifts in LA’s Education Accountability As noted in our last piece on school accountability, the Board of Elementary and Secondary…

A Fair Assessment of Growth and Performance: BESE Considering Changes to Louisiana’s Accountability System
At NSNO, we keep close track of developments at the local and state level that may impact our schools. Currently,…

“Our students got the best supports ASAP”: Opposing SB 404 Would Preserve School Autonomy
New Orleans is home to thousands of students, educators, and families who love their schools. At NSNO, we strive to…

Supporting Student-First Laws and Policy Through Advocacy
The 2022 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session Began This Week and NSNO is Tuned In Our state legislature convened on Monday,…

$14.3 Million for New Orleans Schools and Educators
NSNO awarded federal grant for schools to put toward teacher and school leader recruitment, retention, and support In New Orleans, our…

Just the Facts: The Superintendent’s Emergency Powers
As the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) begins its search for the next superintendent of NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS), NSNO’s…

LEAP Results Underscore Impact of Pandemic
LEAP Results Underscore Impact of Pandemic Unprecedented year sets a new baseline for assessing student performance Yesterday, the Louisiana Department…

2021 LEAP Results Expected Next Week
2021 LEAP Results Expected Next Week Our Students and Schools Worked Hard in a Challenging Year This spring, Louisiana’s students…