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Superintendent Search Public Engagement
Your input is needed! On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) will host a Public Engagement Meeting at Walter Cohen High School (3575 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70115) to introduce the finalists for NOLA Public Schools’ next Superintendent. Finalists will share their visions and answer questions in 30-minute classroom sessions. Can’t attend? Catch the live stream on Facebook @NOLAPublicSchools, Instagram @nolaps. Starting this week, visit www.nolapublicschools.com/suptsearch to submit feedback on the candidates. Join us in-person or online— Your voice matters as we shape the future of NOLA Public Schools!
NOLA-PS Data Dashboord
Louisiana Act 370?
ACT 370, authored by State Senator Rick Edmonds and enacted during the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, will increase financial transparency in Louisiana K-12 public and charter school systems. The law requires school governing authorities to provide specific financial information to the Louisiana Department of Treasury, which will be housed on the School Transparency Project Portal. This site allows citizens to compare school budgets in traditional public schools and public charter schools.
Did You Know?
'NOLA Public Schools is excited to launch "Did You Know?" — a fresh, bite-sized series highlighting key insights and updates from NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS)!Get a front-row seat to the innovative solutions they have developed or are currently creating to support schools, families and educators. Catch new updates on our social media platforms every week—don’t miss out! Click here to learn more.
The Leah Chase School
On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Orleans Parish School Board unanimously approved the creation of The Leah Chase School. It will be NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) first, permanent direct-run school in 18 years. Click here to learn more.
NOLA-PS Evolve
NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is excited to share the unanimous approval of its new five-year Strategic Plan of Action, NOLA-PS Evolve, by the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB). This transformative plan focuses on educational excellence, emphasizing Equity, Achievement, Transparency, Efficiency, and Transformation. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams invites the community to participate in shaping the future of education. NOLA-PS Evolve builds on the existing strategic plan, with key commitments, including Effective and Connected Communications, High-Quality Schools, Students, Staff, and Community Wellbeing, and Operational Excellence. Initiatives like the "Portrait of a Graduate," NOLA-PS CAREs program, and mental health promotion are central. The plan prioritizes responsiveness to changing needs and values community engagement for alignment with stakeholders' needs. Your involvement is appreciated as we work together to enhance education. To learn more, please click here or the NOLA-PS Evolve picture on the left.
Mental Minute Campaign
NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is committed to improving the quality of life for all students, parents, educators, faculty, and administrative leadership. The mental health and well-being of our community is a top priority and a central element of the Mental Minute campaign. We want to bring this initiative to all our schools, so please use this link to download the Mental Minute toolkit. It includes social media posts, graphics, and posters you can share with our scholars and community that discuss the importance of positive mental health.
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Ask Listen Learn Campaign
Ask, Listen, Learn is a free, fully digital, turnkey underage drinking prevention program for kids ages 9-13, their educators, and families. It is aligned to Common Core, Next Generation Science, and National Health Education standards. The program contains eight modules – seven focused on alcohol and the developing brain and one focused on cannabis and the developing brain – that are neuroscience-focused animation videos with accompanying lesson plans, classroom activities, and resources for both educators and parents. New Orleans-based artist and activist Brandan ‘BMike’ Odums has created art for the lesson plans and program that reflect New Orleans youth and culture. Click here to learn more about these resources and materials.
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