Aspiring young musicians who are seeking a unique opportunity to study with world class musicians are encouraged to apply for the 30th annual Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp, said […]
Category: Education
Literary Louisiana: Kate Chopin Is the Most Studied Female Writer at US Colleges
November 13, 2023Female writers have been underrepresented in education for generations, with their male counterparts almost exclusively leading the way. However, some colleges appear to be making more progress than others by […]
NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison Jr. Back After Heart Attack
June 26, 2023NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison Jr. is back in New Orleans doing the work that brings him joy – sharing his love of music with aspiring musicians and audiences alike. […]
New Orleans Trumpeter Troy Sawyer Launches Nonprofit Girls Play Trumpets Too To Enhance Representation in Male-Dominated Part of the Music Industry
April 19, 2023NEW ORLEANS, April 18, 2023 – When Troy Sawyer got his start as a trumpet player, he was surprised to see very few, if any, professional trumpet players who were […]
Applications Being Accepted for 2023 Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp, Now Offering Hip-Hop
April 18, 2023Aspiring young musicians who would like to participate in the 29th annual Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp are urged to apply now, said Jackie Harris, executive director of camp […]
The TEP Center Takes Charge of The Historic McDonogh 19 School Building to Educate About Local Civil Rights History
February 28, 2023The TEP (Tate, Etienne, and Prevost) Center, 5909 St. Claude Ave., is a community center and organization working as a resource location for the public to discuss and learn about […]
City Truancy Center Could Return
January 31, 2023The New Orleans City Council is considering a collaboration with the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) to create a new city-wide truancy center. Hailed as an anti-crime measure, the truancy center would be available to the growing number of juveniles who have drifted away from an in-school education since the pandemic began.
NAEP Scores Highlight Ongoing Educational Disparities in Louisiana Schools
November 10, 2022According to the report, fourth-grade Black students’ average scores were 25 points lower than white students in reading, and 27 points lower in math. Neither disparity had improved significantly in the last 20 years.
Study Links Charter Schools to Decline of Traditionally Educated Teachers
November 7, 2022A recent study from the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice (REACH) found that increasing a district’s charter school enrollment by only 10% decreases the supply of teachers who have a bachelor’s degree in education by as much as 15.2%.
Phoenix Communities of Nola Is a Wonderful Educational Resource for at Risk Youth
August 23, 2022Phoenix Communities of NOLA is a program that hopes to set young students on a good path and equip them with the education and skills needed for a sustainable life. […]
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