NOLA-PS Superintendent & State Superintendent of Education to Tour NOLA-PS Schools Following Hurricane IDA

WHAT:

NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. will host State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley as they tour NOLA-PS school buildings in the wake of Hurricane Ida. They will discuss reopening schools and Districtwide needs during the present recovery.

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WHEN:

Tuesday, September 7 • 2:30 PM

WHERE:

L. B. Landry College and Career Preparatory High School

1200 L B Landry Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114

WHY:

NOLA-PS and school leaders have assessed the condition of its school buildings and are preparing to welcome students back to class. Dr. Brumley's visit presents an opportunity to share Districtwide needs after Hurricane Ida with the state Department of Education; to discuss federal programs that could aid the recovery of the NOLA-PS community; and to present the public with a general schedule for restart of school operations.

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About NOLA Public Schools: NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish. It includes the district's administration and elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 76 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr.

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