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Live blog recap: Public speaks out on efforts to turn last schools in New Orleans into charters

A decision will be made next week.
by Marta Jewson April 12, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Parents, public weigh in on ExCEED charter applications at public hearing

The group wants to take over five public schools in New Orleans. We'll cover the meeting live starting at 6 p.m.
by Marta Jewson April 11, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Airbnb tracker: New Orleans has approved about 470 short-term rentals

The city started approving applications earlier this week, soon after the law went into effect.
by Charles Maldonado April 8, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Evaluators knock ExCEED’s application to take over New Orleans’ last five traditional schools

The organization is led by the school principals and current and former school district employees.
by Marta Jewson April 7, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Join us to discuss how climate change is altering the way Louisianians eat

Join us on April 20 to ask questions and learn more.
by Anne Mueller April 6, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

State education officials are investigating an incident in which a 9-year-old was handcuffed at school

The security company said it was necessary to protect the boy; the state questions whether it was appropriate.
by Marta Jewson April 6, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

City of New Orleans issues the first licenses to rent homes on Airbnb, similar services

About 1,300 applications have been received; 340 have been approved.
by Charles Maldonado April 5, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

If TOPS must get cut, make sure the well-to-do — not the poor — bear the burden

by Andre Perry April 4, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

The city’s short-term rental law has gone into effect. Here’s where people have applied for permits so far.

People who want to rent their homes through Airbnb and similar services must get a permit from the city.
by Charles Maldonado April 2, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

CNN’s Reza Aslan tries to understand Vodou — and falls short

Evangelical Christians continue efforts to suppress the religion
by Sallie Ann Glassman April 2, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

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