k-12 education

The annual survey from Tulane University's Cowen Institute found that 61% of public school parents and guardians were concerned.

Three key proposals highlight a broader push to make careerpathways more flexible, accessible and in tune with workforce needs.

A cash transfer program for high schoolers resulted in better attendance and more financial literacy, but no improvement in grades.

The board approved the plan at its meeting Thursday. Officials warn closing the remaining $25 million gap will be more challenging.

With President Donald Trump slashing the federal education budget, Louisiana school superintendents are scrambling to determine if they will lose any of the $2.7 billion in federal K-12 funding that has supported local school districts for years.

LSU is ahead of the curve on compliance; other universities watching, waiting.

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Gabriela Biro surprised many poll watchers by handily winning a runoff election for the Orleans Parish School Board’s 2nd District over a well-endorsed opponent — Eric “Doc” Jones, who has worked in local education for decades.

Louisiana’s plan to make all public school classrooms in the state post the Ten Commandments next year remains on hold under a federal appeals court ruling in New Orleans.

The cash boost ensures schools will be “close to whole, if not whole, this school year,” despite the district’s budget error.