What Would Closing the U.S. Department of Education Mean for New Orleans Public Schools?

April 12, 2025

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 […]


NOLA Students Rally to End Gun Violence

September 21, 2018

  Students in New Orleans want to bring an end to the violence that strikes their classmates, their families, and their communities.  Students came together in support of 15-year-old Chance Smith, one of NOLA’s latest gun violence fatalities.  A freshman at Eleanor McMain, Chance was shot by another 17-year-old, allegedly because of jealousy.  Senseless murders […]


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