Uptown Messenger Series: The Right School for CJ
The Right School for CJ By Christopher Dobney, Parent In the first essay of this ten-part series by parents of students at…
New ERA Report Shows Improved School Quality & More Extracurricular Options
A new study from the Education Research Alliance for New Orleans (ERA-NO) shows significant improvement in school quality since education reforms…
Gambit: At the Start of the Academic Year, New Orleans’ School Options are Varied and Strong
[This article appeared in Gambit‘s August 20th Back to School issue. Read the full article here.] Public education in New…
In Case You Missed It: August 2019
Morris Jeff August 5, 2019 | The New Orleans Advocate “For parents, students and teachers, the first day of classes started…
New Orleans Students Outperform State Average on AP Exams
New Orleans Students Outperform State Average on AP Exams 90% of Open-Enrollment Schools Offer AP Courses More New Orleans…
Closing Out the Summer with a Look at Live Oak Wilderness Camp
“What if the future leaders of New Orleans met at age nine?” This question was the inspiration behind Live Oak Wilderness…
LEAP Scores Stall: As Schools Retain Teachers and New Curriculum Takes Root, the City Will See Change
The percentage of 3rd through 8th grade students scoring Mastery and above on ELA and math LEAP tests combined improved…
From Books to Baseball: Learning, In and Outside of the Classroom
The voices of students and families are the most important part of any dialogue on public education. So as the…
The Journey to Higher Standards and Increased Equity in Louisiana
In Louisiana, we have finally given our students the high academic standards they deserve. Over the past decade, in our…