New Orleans Education

The University of Holy Cross will host its Second Annual Crawfish Boil Cook-Off event on campus March 11, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to help fund student scholarships at the local college.

Less than 3% of teachers in the classroom are Black men. So, when Larry Irvin Jr. founded Brothers Empowered to Teach (BE2T) in 2014, he envisioned a world in which the demographics of educators reflect those of the students they serve.

In 2020, the CDC reported that approximately one in 54 students is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Louisiana’s future is tied to the success of its children – that’s why Jefferson Ready Start Network (JRSN) is taking the opportunity to transform that future in one generation.

In 1960, New Orleans first-grader Leona Tate received holiday cards from across the country, offering words of encouragement, admiration and hope.

Jefferson Parish Schools, the largest and most diverse school system in Louisiana, is comprised of 80 schools and serves approximately 50,000 students and families on both sides of the Mississippi River.

SELF – which stands for Special Education Leader Fellowship – is a New Orleans based nonprofit whose mission is to empower schools to be welcoming and effective communities for all students by developing the capacity of stakeholders through coaching, guidance in systems development and collaborative training.

WWLTV has partnered with Tesson Foundation for the back-to-school drive Supplies for Success.

During the pandemic, Gambel Communications has worked with clients to communicate the measures they are taking to do business in a safe environment.

Like many shows, “Great Day Louisiana” has adapted to the times by doing virtual interviews.

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.

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

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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