(New Orleans – Jan 26, 2026) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) has officially approved and executed the Third Amended and Restated Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) for the 9th Ward Stadium project, during a special board meeting this evening. This marks a major milestone in bringing this long-awaited community facility to life and is eff...

(New Orleans – January 26, 2026) —With improving winter weather conditions, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27. This decision follows close coordination with city emergency officials and school leaders. District and school facilities teams have assessed conditions for safe school operations and to ens...

(New Orleans – January 25, 2026) — The safety and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS), in close coordination with city emergency officials and school leaders, is carefully monitoring incoming winter weather conditions and has decided to close all schools and the district office on Monday, Janua...

(New Orleans – January 23, 2026) — The safety of our school community is our top priority. To that end, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is closely monitoring an incoming weather system expected to bring freezing temperatures, potential freezing rain, and hazardous conditions to the Greater New Orleans area over the weekend and into early next week. F...

(New Orleans – January 22, 2026) — During its regular board business meeting, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voted to elect Leila Jacobs Eames as President and Olin G. Parker as its Vice President. "I'd like to thank my fellow board members for their continued support and belief in me. We have a very talented and experienced board, and it's...

(New Orleans – Jan 22, 2026) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) hosted its annual State of the District Address yesterday, highlighting unprecedented achievements, strategic advancements, and a unified commitment to elevating education for every child in Orleans Parish. Under the theme: Our Plan. Our Performance. Our Portfolio. Our People. Our Path Fo...

(New Orleans - January 12, 2026) – NOLA Public Schools Early Learning and Child Care Main Round application is now open and will run through February 20, 2026. The Main Round application period allows eligible families the opportunity to enroll their children in FREE high-quality early childcare education programs in Orleans Parish. When: Main Roun...

Contingent on Fundraising Milestone (New Orleans – January 9, 2026) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voted today to keep The Leah Chase School (TLC School) open for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, provided that a minimum of $865,000 is deposited in The Leah Chase School Sustainability Fund by January 15, 2026. This decision unders...

NOLA Public Schools' (NOLA-PS) Superintendent Dr. Fateama Fulmore presented renewal recommendations regarding 13 charter school contracts expiring June 30, 2026, during a special Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) business meeting Thursday evening. Contract renewals were recommended for the following schools: Arthur Ashe Charter School Audubon Gent...

The District's School Performance Score improved more than 2 points, and 92% of NOLA Public Schools received a progress index score of "A" or "B". (NEW ORLEANS – November 21, 2025) – Today, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released the School Performance Scores (SPS) for the 2024-2025 school year. Over 91% of NOLA Public Schools receive...

(New Orleans – November 20, 2025) — During its regular monthly board meeting, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voted to accept Einstein Group Inc.'s decisions to relinquish the charter for Sarah T. Reed High School and to consolidate Village de l'Est Elementary School and Einstein Middle School into Sherwood Forest Elementary School. This mov...

(New Orleans – November 3, 2025) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year through the NOLA Common Application Process (NCAP). New kindergarteners, 8th graders entering high school, or families needing a school for next year can apply today through January 23! What is NCAP? NCAP lets families a...

Her voice steady but laced with the raw edge of memory, Dr. Fateama Fulmore stood before a room of finance pros and school leaders giving a glimpse into her rough childhood. Born in Brooklyn's shadow of the crack epidemic, she grew up in a home fractured by addiction and mental illness. Welfare checks kept the lights on, but it was school that save...

Imagine a child in New Orleans East, juggling homework and the weight of the world, stepping out of class and into a doctor's office just down the hall. No bus rides across town, no waiting weeks for an appointment. Just real help, right there where the school bell rings. That's the promise that unfolded today at the New Orleans East Opportunity Ce...

In the elegant glow of the New Orleans Museum of Art, a crowd of educators, politicians, community partners, and families gathered on Oct. 2nd for An Evening With Education. It was an inspiring gathering that cut through the haze of election-season rhetoric to zero in on the heart of our city – our children. Hosted by NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) ...

(New Orleans – September 12, 2025) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is proud to announce a new partnership with Lipscomb University to bolster the pipeline of school psychologists in Orleans Parish amid a nationwide shortage. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) recommends a ratio of 1 school psychologist per 500 students, yet the...

(New Orleans – August 21, 2025) — Today, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) announced the approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the City of New Orleans to share revenues generated by traffic cameras located in school zones. This two-year agreement, effective upon execution by both parties, ensures that a portion of the fines c...

(New Orleans – August 21, 2025) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is proud to announce Benjamin Franklin High School has been ranked #1 in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report in its latest Best High Schools rankings. It is also the only school in the state to make the national Top 100 list. This prestigious recognition underscores the school's ...

WHAT: NOLA Public Schools' (NOLA-PS) Early Learning & Child Care invites families to attend in-person Open Enrollment events every Friday in August and September. These sessions offer personalized support for: Enrolling children (birth to 4 years) in Early Learning & Child Care programs Starting or completing applications Exploring availabl...

(New Orleans – July 3, 2025) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is delighted to announce that we have been recognized as one of the top improving systems overall for 3-12 mastery+, with an impressive +2% increase in student performance. "Our district's continued improvement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, educators...