Three dozen charter schools face the decision to leave the Recovery School District if they want.
Yearly Archives: 2014
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Mayor’s $537 million budget sails through City Council, wins approval
However, it doesn’t have money for a few high-dollar court judgments that the city must pay soon.
Posted inSchools
Two more charter boards stick with RSD, while two others think about it another month
Twenty school boards have a little over a month to decide whether they want to stay with the RSD or return to the auspices of the Orleans Parish School Board.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Auto ‘rapture’ along Magazine Street? CZO parking changes seem to bank on it
The changes to parking regulations in the current draft are a developer’s dream — and a neighborhood nightmare.
Posted inEnvironment
Property-tax vote in St. Bernard will affect flood protection across entire east bank
Voters considering a Dec. 6 question to raise property tax that pays for levee operation and maintenance.
Posted inEnvironment
Property-tax vote in St. Bernard will affect flood protection across entire east bank
Voters considering a Dec. 6 question to raise property tax that pays for levee operation and maintenance.
Posted inEnvironment, Events
Live stream: Attorney suing oil and gas industry talks with Lens reporter (video)
Join us as part of our monthly Breakfast with the Newsmakers series
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Civil Service Commission revotes on controversial issue, offers little info
After being criticized for surprise measure two weeks ago, board revotes but has little information.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Executions in Louisiana on hold until at least June
The state didn’t say why it sought the delay. A scheduling conference is now set for two weeks after the 2015 legislative session ends.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
So far, no charter boards have returned their operations to Orleans school board
Five charter organizations have meetings this week and could take up the issue.