The move comes shortly after the Algiers Charter School Association fired its CEO.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations, Schools
Traffic-camera company volunteers to fix city’s school-zone warning lights
Malfunctioning lights put students at risk, but also keeps city and company from collecting traffic fines.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
‘The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’? Says who?
From JFK to Trump, TV has changed the substance of our politics, not just the style.
Posted inSchools
First school taken by RSD set to return to local school board oversight
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School, at right, had the dubious distinction of being the first failing school to be taken over by the state-run Recovery School District. Now it and Lake Area New Tech Early College High are among the first to move back under the auspices of the Orleans Parish School Board.
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Carver High broke special-education law by suspending student for nearly 5 weeks
The school also failed to meet a deadline for expelling the child, who has returned to class.
Posted inEnvironment, Opinion
Yes, fighting climate change means Louisiana oil workers will lose jobs
Further thoughts on the Paris climate accord from a local activist.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
FirstLine close, but not quite ready to return campuses to School Board control
Three of five schools have improved enough to leave the Recovery School District.
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ReNEW Sci Tech used special-ed designation for cash, state report finds
This summer, The Lens first reported on testing irregularities at ReNEW Sci Tech Academy. The state began investigating test issues, as well as concerns regarding the identification of special-education students. Because the state gives schools more money for those students, the school improperly classified students that way, but spent the money across the school, not just on special education.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Interim head of Algiers charter schools network to earn $175,000 salary
Interim chief heads into first board meeting with one school facing major student and funding shortfall.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Forbidden knowledge: Denying health info to and from families is hazardous to the mentally ill
Privacy rules block exchange of important health information with caregivers — even with doctors.