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.
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.
Harassed as a boy, libidinous as a man: But don’t call me an abuser
A blunt meditation on sexual politics in our time
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.
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.
Red snapper imperiled by Trump team’s gift to the yachting set
Adjustments to red snapper limits are an intentional violation of the law.
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans chefs are joining the fight to rebuild Louisiana’s coast
The plan to rebuild Louisiana's wetlands centers on massive diversions that will fill bays with freshwater and mud. The fishing industry is worried those diversions will push their target species farther offshore. So environmental groups are working with chefs to expand the market for freshwater seafood.
