After hearing from concerned bar owners, hospitality workers and industry advocates at its Thursday meeting, the New Orleans City Council decided to defer a vote on an ordinance to overhaul the city’s laws surrounding businesses that serve alcohol. The issue will come up again at the Council’s Sept. 19 meeting. The ordinance has been in […]
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KIPP will run Kennedy HS next school year, Orleans superintendent announces
John F. Kennedy High School’s charter group voted to give up authority of the high school at the end of the school year.
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KIPP New Orleans eyes takeover of troubled Kennedy HS
After a major graduation scandal, the New Beginnings Schools Foundation is giving up its charters for Kennedy High and Capdau Charter, an elementary school. The KIPP network is interested in taking both over.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Schools
Kira Orange Jones qualified to run for BESE after judge denies challenge
The challenge was based on outstanding 2015 and 2017 state taxes. Jones filed them the day before qualifying for reelection.
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Behind The Lens episode 45: ‘Louisiana is reliably in the bottom 10-percent of states in terms of women’s representation’
Louisiana has a record number of women running for statewide elected office, more bad news for John F. Kennedy High School regarding a student receiving special education services, The Sewerage and Water Board needs a $25 million loan for sewer repairs.
Posted inLand Use
New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits: Businesses in most of city can’t host outdoor live music
The department says the city’s zoning laws require businesses to close their doors and windows during live performances, meaning outdoor shows are not allowed. The planning commission and Music and Culture Coalition question this interpretation.
Posted inOpinion, Uncategorized
The Benefits of Practicing What We Teach
As students return to area schools this month, Folwell Dunbar highlights some teachers whose careers outside of the classroom enhances their work inside.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Demonstrators say Entergy’s promises of lower bills are deceptive
The company is pushing a new rate plan with a PR campaign, called “Path to Progress.”
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Kennedy HS student says he was unofficially sent home for months, describes what civil rights lawyer calls ‘blatant’ special education violations
Nicole Jones said her son was sent home after Thanksgiving break to learn on a school laptop at home, a placement that may have been done illegally.
Posted inEnvironment, Government & Politics
S&WB seeks $25 million in bonds for sewer repairs required by sewer consent decree
Money will be used for repairs in eastern New Orleans.