‘Gross mismanagement’ at Kennedy HS leads lawyer to expand lawsuit to include all students
The students’ lawyer, initially representing the class of 2019, believes transcript problems have affected all students.
Coghill violated federal and state special education law, school district says
The Gentilly Woods school must make up services to at least nine students.
Who will build, manage and maintain our future?
Our future ability to perform day-to-day errands, let alone recover from storms and weather disruptions, relies on malfunctioning infrastructure in desperate need of repairs and improvements. We need to be training that workforce now.
Behind The Lens episode 46: ‘Hopefully all that data is still going to be made available about graduation rates… cause I think those kids deserve to know’
KIPP New Orleans will take over the charter for John F. Kennedy High School after this year, Kira Orange Jones survives an election eligibility challenge in her campaign for BESE, and a new interpretation of the comprehensive zoning ordinance could impact outdoor music at local venues.
State grants graduation waivers to 8 Kennedy HS students
The state granted the waivers due to 'administrative error' by the school's staff. Students who receive the waivers may not be eligible for TOPS.
City Council defers vote on overhaul for alcohol licenses
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.
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.
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.
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.
