Marie Fazio

"A young person who knows the history of their community carries themselves differently in the classroom.”

The City of New Orleans must pay the Orleans Parish School Board $6 million by June 2027, according to a settlement that puts an end to years of fighting between

LSU New Orleans’ enrollment dipped slightly this fall, but the university managed to finally slow its decade-long loss of students, according to new data shared by university officials.

Kendall McManus-Thomas, affectionately known as Dr. Mac, began his high school career as a Warren Easton High School student. Now, he’s back as its principal.

New Orleans students are leading the nation in reading and math growth as they improve their test scores faster than their peers in Louisiana and across the country, according to

The new space is equipped to serve cohorts of up to 72 students and will address the statewide nursing shortage.

“I just felt like I was that girl,” said Anir Carter, a John F. Kennedy High School senior. “Like, couldn’t nobody tell me nothing about my outfit.”

“Graphic novels are great because they're a gateway drug to reading,” said Captain Shreve High School librarian Maureen Barclay.

"We want to help break down those barriers," said Rochelle Wilcox.

Expect possible school closures, budget woes and new tech in the classroom.