Year: 2014
McDonogh City Park Academy board signals desire to partner with ReNew charter group
Crescent City Schools impressed some board members but failed to secure majority support.
What to do with a windfall of new grants, revenues? Public budget hearing set for May 22
The money will mostly be used to augment reserve funds at New Beginnings' four schools.
$26,000 vanishes from charter group’s student activities fund; NOPD on the case
New Foundations board replenishes the account; student activities will not be impaired.
Wilson board launches recruitment drive, urges hiring community development director
Cook-off Finale scheduled for next Monday evening. The event, which has been likened to TV's "Top Chef," is sponsored by Wilson's parents association.
Miller-McCoy leader urges two-year contract with TFA to beef up math, science instruction
After reviewing annual budget, board approves purchase of a used bus.
Talk the beat with Lens reporters at BrottWorks Design Studio on May 22
Reporters will talk to Lens members about how they do their work.
Plessy Community School assigned to former site of A.P. Tureaud Elementary on Pauger Street
The decision was received since the last board meeting. The school has room for a few more students in the coming year.
Choice Foundation vs. KIPP: Who will get to take over management of Dunbar Elementary?
Landry claims Hollygrove residents prefer Choice Foundation; BESE meets at Xavier to discuss the issue May 28.
Audio: Louisiana teachers to be judged more based on students’ performance on tests
A researcher says Louisiana's system for measuring teacher effectiveness is one of the best in the country.
