At Mahalia Jackson, parents lurch from chartering to closure to uncertainty
First it was a charter effort. Then they were told it would close. Now they don’t know.
ExCEED withdraws applications to charter remaining traditional schools in New Orleans
The superintendent was scheduled to make a recommendation on the applications Thursday.
Louisiana families must give up special education rights for school vouchers
The New York Times reports that some families around the country don’t know this until they’re already in a private school.
Orleans school board committee votes to close Mahalia Jackson
The school is growing, but district staff say it's not meeting enrollment goals.
How enrollment factored in the closure of Mahalia Jackson Elementary
A group has been trying to charter it. Now the school district wants to shut it down.
Contract requires traffic-camera company to study wrecks, but New Orleans won’t push it
Two city council members say they want the city to demonstrate that cameras make streets safer.
Students gather to reclaim the role they played as leaders in the Civil Rights era
Ambassador Young returns to the city where the SCLC was born.
Airbnb tracker: Find short-term rental applications in New Orleans
After April 1, 2017, it’s legal to rent homes in New Orleans via Airbnb, VRBO and similar services. Sites must be licensed. We’re tracking where applications have been filed and approved.
Live blog recap: Public speaks out on efforts to turn last schools in New Orleans into charters
A decision will be made next week.
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.
