Jocelyn Burgess
Education Reporter FellowJocelyn Burgess is an Education Reporter Fellow for WWNO, New Orleans Public Radio. A Maryland native, she graduated from Virginia State University with a degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science.
She got her start in broadcasting, producing live sports before stepping behind the mic for voiceovers, community calendars, and later providing color commentary for college basketball and football games. Her love of storytelling eventually led her to news, where she connects with communities and tells stories that help people better understand the places they call home. You can reach her at jocelyn@wrkf.org.
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The annual survey from Tulane University's Cowen Institute found that 61% of public school parents and guardians were concerned. -
At a student town hall, advocates raised concerns about teacher pay, classroom resources and transportation, while leaders discussed school funding and the importance of voting. -
New Orleans school officials will decide whether to close the charter school under a new policy that allows the district to intervene mid-contract. -
Algiers Charter, L.B. Landry’s operator, will not seek another contract to run the high school. Data show enrollment has fallen by about a third since 2021-22. -
The city’s new initiative aims to attract jobs and investment to New Orleans East, but key questions remain about funding, timelines, and implementation. -
Motivated teens are applying early and following up, yet many still aren’t landing summer jobs this year. -
House Bill 857 targets restaurants that mislabel menus or mix imported seafood with local catch, with fines up to $50,000.
