New Orleans LA Education News
HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity across Orleans Parish. Use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters.
Orleans Parish schools serve families from kindergarten through twelfth grade. HERE New Orleans covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone in the area. Coming soon — local district coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
Higher education options for New Orleans residents include institutions across the Greater New Orleans region. HERE New Orleans will profile local college options as coverage expands.
LA's public-school governance flows through the LA Department of Education, which administers LA READY assessments each spring and enforces the Read to Succeed Act — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings.
HERE New Orleans tracks school-board meetings across Orleans Parish — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and LA READY scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a New Orleans classroom or on a Orleans Parish campus, it is HERE.
Education News
Orleans Parish school board meeting recap
Board members addressed the 2026–27 budget and facilities priorities for Orleans Parish schools.
Local school renovation update — New Orleans
Facilities improvements are underway for New Orleans area schools.
State workforce scholarship expansion benefits New Orleans students
A state workforce scholarship program is expanding eligibility — residents of Orleans Parish may now qualify.
Local college enrollment open for fall 2026
Higher education institutions serving New Orleans have opened fall enrollment windows.
State workforce scholarship expansion benefits New Orleans students
A state workforce scholarship program is expanding eligibility — hundreds of Orleans Parish residents may now qualify.
Orleans Parish school rezoning proposal under review
A proposed boundary change could shift student attendance zones ahead of the 2026–27 school year in Orleans Parish.
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New Orleans School Directory, Report Cards, and School News
Coming soon — local district coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
In the meantime, visit Orleans Parish official site for current school directory information.
School Report Cards
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Featured Schools & Programs
LA's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all LA students.
$6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in LA. Competitive program recognizing future educators.
LA's need-based grant programs provide financial assistance to eligible students attending LA colleges and universities.
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Online & Hybrid Education
Accredited programs for Orleans Parish residents who need flexibility.
Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Orleans Parish's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded.
The LA Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges.
Flat-rate tuition online university; fully accredited. Strong in nursing, teaching, IT, and business. Popular with working adults.
School Board Meetings
Coming soon — local board meeting coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
Visit Orleans Parish official site for current board meeting schedules.
Key Education Policy Issues — Orleans Parish
Education FAQ — New Orleans
How do I enroll my child in a New Orleans area school?
Enrollment for Orleans Parish schools is managed by the Orleans Parish school district. Contact the district office directly for forms, residency requirements, and deadlines.
What colleges are available to New Orleans students?
LA students have access to a network of technical and 4-year colleges statewide. Use our Decision Maker above to explore paths.
Is there financial aid available for New Orleans students?
Yes — FAFSA is available for all eligible students.
How does high school athletics work in Orleans Parish?
High school athletics in Orleans Parish are governed by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HERE New Orleans covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement.
How do I submit a tip or story idea to HERE New Orleans?
Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Orleans Parish students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
New Orleans is in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Colleges serving the area: Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, University of New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana, Dillard University, Southern University at New Orleans and Delgado Community College.