In a statewide push to combat rising truancy rates, the Louisiana Supreme Court is strengthening its collaboration with educators, judges, social workers, and community leaders. Spearheaded by Chief Justice John L. Weimer, this initiative follows a series of high-level discussions aimed at addressing the alarming trend of absenteeism among K-12 public school students in Louisiana, […]
Fundraiser Tuesday, June 17, at Snug Harbor – Two Shows 7 PM & 9 PM Davell Crawford, the Piano Price of New Orleans, is well-known for his talent, versatility and commitment to keeping New Orleans music alive as he travels the world. Legendary percussionist Mike Clark, widely recognized as one of the country’s foremost jazz […]
A beloved Uptown library branch — and one of the oldest in the city — has temporarily closed its doors as it undergoes a significant transformation aimed at bolstering early childhood education in New Orleans. Located at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street, the Children’s Resource Center Library officially closed for major renovations […]
A new chapter in summer programming for children with autism has begun in New Orleans. On May 30, the Beignet Fest Foundation cut the ribbon on Camp Benny, a six-week summer camp specifically designed for children on the autism spectrum. The inaugural program begins June 9 on the University of Holy Cross campus in Algiers, […]
The fight over Louisiana’s public schools isn’t just playing out in classrooms—it’s playing out in boardrooms, campaign finance reports, and legislative backrooms. With the state preparing to launch the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program in the 2025–2026 school year, the future of public education in Louisiana is being reshaped […]
The New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is gearing up for an action-packed summer, offering residents a variety of free, educational, and fun activities. This summer, NOPL is not only bringing back its popular annual Summer Fun & Reading Challenge, but also announcing new museum partnerships as part of its Culture Pass program. These initiatives aim […]
New Orleans Reimagined or Rewritten? After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans became the nation’s first all-charter school district. Nearly 20 years later, the results are still contested—and the promises of equity remain unfulfilled. In the nearly two decades since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has been held up as a national experiment in education reform. The city […]
In New Orleans, when basic services fail, the answer often sounds the same: the city is “working with outside partners” to address the issue. Whether it’s crumbling roads, persistent homelessness, or failing utilities, more and more of the public response is being managed by private consultants or nonprofits funded with public dollars. On paper, it […]
The idea of abolishing the U.S. Department of Education isn’t new. It’s a longstanding talking point for conservatives who view federal oversight of schools as government overreach. In fact, during the 2008 Republican presidential primaries, former Congressman Ron Paul from Texas called for the abolition of the Department of Education, and his proposal was met […]
If the universe is truly infinite, then the odds of intelligent life existing elsewhere rise from possible to nearly certain. But if other civilizations do exist—advanced ones capable of interstellar travel—why would they visit Earth? And more curiously, why are so many UFO sightings reported near nuclear facilities and known UFO nuclear sites? From military […]
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