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Daily Archives: August 10, 2011

Abramson to argue in court that BESE didn't follow its own rules in revoking charter

by Jessica WilliamsAugust 10, 2011November 7, 2019

By Jessica Williams, The Lens staff writer | Did the state make a rash decision when it recently revoked a New Orleans school’s charter? That’s what will be argued in court Thursday as the embattled former managers of Abramson Science and Technology Charter School present their case against the state school board. Representatives from the […]

Landrieu says city's poor financial situation isn't likely to improve anytime soon

by Ariella CohenAugust 10, 2011November 7, 2019

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