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‘Robbed’ Kennedy High School grads get their day in court
On Wednesday, Judge Marissa Hutabarat of Orleans Parish Civil District Court agreed that John F. Kennedy High School grads of 2019 and 2020 had enough in common that they could sue as a legal class, allowing them to seek damages as a group from the now-defunct charter network, New Beginnings Schools Foundation and its insurers.
Embracing the transition: Preparing for a new school year
As summer begins to fade and autumn approaches, a familiar transition period enters our lives. For our family, the end of summer signals the beginning of a new school year, a time filled with anticipation, excitement and, sometimes, a bit of apprehension. As Catholic parents, my wife and I strive to guide our four children through this transition smoothly, grounding our efforts in faith and practical preparation.
Tots can get 'practice' before starting kindergarten. Plus, a list of back-to-school giveaways.
What child isn’t excited about going to “big kid” school? But that first day can be daunting if kids don’t know what to expect. Something as simple as riding the big yellow school bus might intimidate them even before they get to the school grounds. The...
Purple Star School program tailored to military families
Military families move on average every two to three years. The Purple Star School program, introduced to Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic schools at the end of the last school year, is one tool schools can utilize to respond to the educational and emotional challenges military children can face during their transition to a new school.
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