Education

By Angela Taylor

New Orleans, LA – The Scott S. Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives recently released a school finances report as part of its "State of Public Education in New Orleans" series. It's a rare opportunity to get a glimpse at the overall fiscal health of the city's public school system. Angela Taylor brings us the report's overview.

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By Angela Taylor

New Orleans, LA – The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts formalized a new pillar of artistic study this week with a dedication ceremony in its new kitchen. Producer Angela Taylor reports.
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By Angela Taylor

New Orleans, LA – With 80 public schools in the city, all managed and operated by varying entities and each charter being a school district unto itself, the most ambitious parent can easily find the entire process of choosing and applying to schools overwhelming. Angela Taylor takes a look at how parents are faring with the system.

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By Andre Perry

New Orleans, LA – Dr. Andre Perry discusses budget cuts in education.

By Angela Taylor

New Orleans, LA – The 2011 New Orleans Parents' Guide to Public Schools has arrived. WWNO's Angela Taylor introduces the producers of this important resource for parents.

To learn more about the New Orleans Parents' Organization Network and to download your copy of the latest parents guide, visit their website. We also invite your comments or ideas for future reports: educationmatters@wwno.org

By Andre Perry

New Orleans, LA – Dr, Andre Perry discusses a need to return to teaching for creativity instead of test-taking.

By Angela Taylor

New Orleans, LA – In an effort to highlight the success and innovation happening in local public schools, WWNO has initiated a series of profiles on them. In our first installment, producer Angela Taylor brings us an inside look at Abramson Science and Technology Charter School.

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