Education

Every May, high school seniors across the country look forward to their next journey in life.

Chalmette Refining recently hired and trained 18 new operators and two new instrument technicians to work in its refinery.

Chalmette Refining women engineers recently traveled to California for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) annual meeting.

On the historic campus of Nunez Community College in Chalmette, Louisiana, an aging methanol plant used for the instruction of students pursuing process technology degrees just got a much needed face-lift.

The third annual Louisiana Early Ed Week is currently in full swing.

In New Orleans, we all know the answer to the question “Where’d you go to school?” is your high school alma mater. 

Chalmette Refining with Tri-Parish Works and NOLA Youth Works Summer Employment Program donated $40,000 ($20,000 per program) to fund meaningful employment and educational experiences for youth in St. Bernard and Algiers.

Notre Dame Seminary has grown from an institution exclusively for priestly formation into a full-fledged graduate school, an apostolic community of formation, spiritual enrichment and theological discovery that is dedicated to the New Evangelization.

Actor and philanthropist Danny Glover joined this year’s Bayou Soul Youth Literary Conference (founded by Clarence Nero) alongside actor Lance Gross (“House of Payne”), reality star Toya Wright (“T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle”), actor Lamman Rucker (“Greenleaf”) and celebrity publicist Love Logan at Baton Rouge Community College.

My first career was teaching – a passion I have even today as a business owner. And I am touched when former students tell me what a difference I made.

Catholic Schools’ Superintendent Dr. RaeNell Houston recently announced Shannon Bland as the head of school at St. Thérèse Academy.

Beginning fall 2019, St. Thérèse Academy will offer a new Catholic education option for students with exceptional needs or learning differences.

Financial literacy shouldn’t start in adulthood. As part of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Youth Savings Program, Fidelity Bank offers financial education to school-age children with content designed to help each student acquire the skills necessary to manage their financial health.

I always wanted to be a teacher, so it was no surprise that my first job was in education. After 15 years of teaching literature to eighth-grade girls at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, my career transitioned to public relations. It was a natural flow, applying the skills I had honed in academia to a new profession.

Helping New Orleans families afford Catholic education is a priority for Catholic school leaders.

For nearly 300 years, ever since Sister Francis Xavier Hebert became America’s first female pharmacist, Ursuline has been a leader in STEM innovation for girls.

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Each fall, Trinity eighth graders travel to Kanuga Conference Center in North Carolina for a class trip. They return to New Orleans with confidence, a renewed sense of self and bonds that continue the rest of their lives.

Did you know there are NOLA Catholic schools directly linked to Catholic saints (not the football team)?

In cooperation with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, EdNavigator created a special guide to help New Orleans families learn more about school choice options, tuition assistance, scholarships and more. The goal is to enable families to make informed decisions in choosing a school that is best for their child. EdNavigator believes that all parents should understand every school option available to them and have the information they need to make informed decisions.

U.S. Department of Education data indicates that Delgado Community College is among the fastest-growing online higher education providers in the nation.

We’ve heard small class sizes make a difference, but how can you tell? At St. Louis King of France (SLKF), we see the difference in the relationships between our students and teachers. Our teachers provide a nurturing environment while maintaining a rigorous curriculum; which is only possible in small classroom settings.

Kehoe-France challenges all students in a supportive educational environment, promoting academic success so that learning will become a lifelong pattern for students. Most recently, we’ve partnered with International Schools Partnership (ISP), a leading international educational provider with 24 schools located in Spain, Mexico, United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

The Catholic high school class of 2017 boasted amazing success. A quick look at some basic stats show:

I consider myself fortunate to have spent my educational lifetime in public schools.

People know about Jesuit and its tradition of excellent, all-boys Catholic education. But did you know that the school also contributes to New Orleans culinary culture?

Known for its innovative approaches to supporting New Orleans youth through mentoring, education, employment readiness and enrichment programming, the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) continues to make a name for itself in the community. The inaugural YEP Fest will support the project’s 11 programs benefiting underserved youth in the community.

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