With only two candidates elected outright to the Orleans Parish School Board during Tuesday's election, and five races headed to a Dec. 5 runoff, experts agree there are too many missing pieces to analyze the next board's makeup or its influence on future school district policy. But while the full...
School Board Candidate Scorecard by Forward New Orleans
Forward New Orleans for Public Schools (FNOPS) has released a scorecard showing which of the candidates for Orleans Parish School Board pledged to support the group’s platform ahead of the Nov. 3 election. FNOPS—a diverse coalition of more than 20 civic, business, and neighborhood organizations committed to increasing the number...
Two educators challenge incumbent Leslie Ellison for Orleans Parish School Board 4th District seat
Two educators who have never before run for public office are challenging Orleans Parish School Board member Leslie Ellison for the 4th District seat representing Algiers and parts of Faubourg Marigny, Bywater and the French Quarter. Ellison has held the seat for eight years. Her opponents, whom she tried but...