Live blog Wednesday: Key committee considers bill to derail Common Core
Meeting starts at 9 a.m. Two key Democrats say they support a compromise that would delay tougher testing.
Year: 2014
Michael Sartisky leaves board of The Lens; CPA Bev Nichols becomes a director
The Lens board of directors welcomes a longtime supporter of our nonprofit newsroom.
Collegiate Academies’ future growth to come from new schools, not takeovers
The board’s growth committee addressed the issue at a recent meeting.
President Jindal? If at first he doesn’t succeed, count on him to try, try again
No, he's not just aiming for the vice presidency, Moseley argues. That would be a sign of impotence that just guarantees defeat.
City Hall increasing the frequency of its administrative hearings on zoning violations
Homeowners and businesses cited for breaking land-use rules will now face twice-a-month hearings. Next week's hearings include a paved yard and improper restaurant signs on Carrollton Avenue.
Military charter dedicates new campus in Federal City; brass laud academic strength
Speakers noted that NOMMA is an open-enrollment school, not one that selects among applicants of already proven academic ability.
Landslide in Gulf of Mexico could cause 15-foot tsunami on Louisiana coast
National Weather Service researcher says area needs to prepare for serious, low-probability event.
Former councilman Jon Johnson denied zoning favor by former colleagues
He was seeking a wavier that would allow him a three-unit building in 9th Ward that's zoned for two-family housing.
As river slowly gives up its secrets, planning diversions gets more complex
Metrics and computer models fill in a still sketchy picture of what the river can contribute to fight coastal loss.
Understaffing blamed for high number of unanswered 911 calls in New Orleans
Police chief says the problem isn't related to cops checking in for off-duty work.
