Transportation has been a constant concern for parents who send their kids to charter schools across town.
Posted inSchools
State recommends closure of three charter schools in New Orleans
And the local superintendent of schools wants to convert two of his direct-run schools to charters.
Posted inSchools
RSD says charter school changed student’s grades to F’s for not attending a summer service program
The program was punishment for fighting. Ten students had their grades changed.
Posted inOpinion
Harassed as a boy, libidinous as a man: But don’t call me an abuser
A blunt meditation on sexual politics in our time
Posted inSchools
Study says charter schools don’t have incentives to offer pre-kindergarten programs
There are fewer pre-kindergarten seats in New Orleans than before Katrina.
Posted inEnvironment
Flood protection agency set to take over key pieces of hurricane protection system
The decision means the Sewerage and Water Board won’t be responsible for three key pumping stations during hurricanes.
Posted inEnvironment, Opinion
Red snapper imperiled by Trump team’s gift to the yachting set
Adjustments to red snapper limits are an intentional violation of the law.
Posted inCriminal Justice
DA’s office says it can’t be held responsible for sending fake subpoenas, jailing people for ignoring them
Cannizzaro’s lawyer argues a federal lawsuit should be tossed because no one’s civil rights were violated.
Posted inSchools
Busing dispute at Einstein schools is headed to court
The Orleans Parish School Board says Einstein has to bus its kids. Einstein says it’s enough to give them tokens to ride public transit.
Posted inSchools
New Orleans schools will wait longer for filters to screen lead from drinking water
The decision to seek filters that screen microbes has raised the cost and delayed installation.