Students will be transferred to another charter network.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
‘Did I sound angry?’ Foe of Sun Yard takes umbrage at architect’s dismissive remarks
Civic participation is hard work that should be respected, not dissed.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
After astroturfing campaign, speakers at council meetings must disclose any compensation
The council has asked Entergy to preserve evidence of its astroturfing campaign.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Schools
School board puts off decision to cancel tax exemptions that cost $3.7 million a year
The city uses the tax exemption to lure companies, so the boards wants to hear from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
Posted inSchools
New Orleans schools may deny state’s costliest tax break
Exemption costs schools $3.7 million per year. Extra money could be used to help fund pre-K expansion.
Posted inSchools
In the high-stakes charter system, schools shouldn’t just be measured by tests, researchers say
The Education Research Alliance of New Orleans explored how graduation rates, college entrance rates and student improvement could factor into accountability.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Is New Orleans the place for a truly honest look at the slave system?
A way to repudiate the gauzy falsehoods of ‘Gone with the Wind.’
Posted inSchools
Parents, alumni protest plan to halt admissions at McDonogh 35
School district says no new students will be admitted for the next six months.
Posted inSchools
Board president charged $1,500 in fine dining on Harney charter school’s credit card
The Rev. Charles Southall had a school credit card issued in his name.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations
Entergy acknowledges astroturfing campaign for power plant, but says it didn’t know about it
The company said it has ended its relationship with The Hawthorn Group. It hired Crowds on Demand, which hired the actors.