New Schools for New Orleans

10/02/2026

🎙️ COMING OCTOBER 15!

What happens when public schools have fewer students, tighter budgets, and difficult decisions about the future?

Introducing The Future Is Smaller: What New Orleans Learned Before America Had To, a new podcast from New Schools for New Orleans exploring what New Orleans’ experience can teach communities across the country facing declining enrollment.

Hear from education leaders, experts, students, and families as we explore the data, decisions, and real-life stories behind a changing public education landscape.

📅 Premieres October 15!
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show now, tune in October 15, and share this Reel with someone who should be part of the conversation.

10/01/2026

Strong schools are built through strong partnerships. We’re proud to have worked alongside New Schools for New Orleans and so many educators, leaders, and organizations committed to New Orleans students. Congratulations to NSNO on 20 years of partnership, progress, and impact.

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

💙 20 YEARS OF IMPACT. 20 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP

Hear from Jerel Bryant, CEO of Collegiate Academies, as we celebrate two decades of NSNO’s work to strengthen public education in New Orleans.

Thank you to the educators, school leaders, and partners who have been part of the journey. Here’s to the next 20 years! 🎉

09/28/2026

📚🎉 BOOK GIVEAWAY!

In celebration of National Literacy Month, we’re giving one lucky educator a copy of Scaffolding Complex Texts by Dr. Mitchell Brookins, releasing this October! 📖

With more than 20 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and school administration, Dr. Brookins brings a wealth of knowledge to NSNO’s Literacy Leader Cohort.

💬 Want to win a copy?
Tell us in the comments:

Why is literacy important to you in your classroom? 📚❤️

Share your response for a chance to win Dr. Brookins’ new book! Mitchell Brookins

09/28/2026

🎉 20 YEARS OF IMPACT. 20 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATION. 💙

“Major kudos and congratulations to New Schools for New Orleans for 20 years of service, impact, and transformation in the city of New Orleans.” — Dr. Fulmore, Superintendent, NOLA Public Schools

We’re grateful for this recognition and for the opportunity to continue building a stronger future for New Orleans students. 💙

09/25/2026

📚💗 National Literacy Month: Literacy Leader Spotlight!

Meet Dr. Mitchell Brookins, facilitator of NSNO’s Literacy Leader Cohort! For all three years of the program, Dr. Brookins has guided the first year of each cohort, bringing 20+ years of experience in teaching, coaching, and school administration.

He’s also the author of the upcoming book Scaffolding Complex Texts, releasing this October! 📖

09/25/2026

🏫🎙️Podcast Coming Soon: The Future Is Smaller

Across America, public schools are facing a new reality: fewer students, tighter budgets, and difficult decisions about the future.

The Future Is Smaller: What New Orleans Learned Before America Had To examines what New Orleans’ experience can teach communities navigating declining enrollment and demographic change.

Stay tuned....

09/24/2026

📚 20 YEARS OF IMPACT: INVESTING IN EDUCATORS AT EVERY STAGE

For 20 years, NSNO has worked to strengthen the educator pipeline and create opportunities for educators to enter the profession, grow their practice, build community, and remain in New Orleans for the long term.

That work includes the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Orleans Teacher Community, Grow Your Own programs, the Literacy Leader Cohort, NOLA Teacher Fest, and the New Orleans Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Investing in educators means investing in the strength and future of New Orleans public education. 💙