International High School teachers will vote on joining union next week
It will be the second union election at a charter school in two weeks.
Mosquito control officials say New Orleans actively fending off the Zika virus
When you live in a sub-tropical zone with no shortage of swamps and other wetlands, you get pretty good at looking out for and controlling mosquitoes. New Orleans officials say their tried-and-true methods of vigilance and attack make them well equipped to address the potential spread of the Zika virus.
Lusher teachers reject union
The tally: 54 votes by teachers for the union, 77 against.
Ballots to be counted this evening in Lusher teachers’ union vote
We'll be outside, but won't live-blog it.
Sheriff, state Treasury Department strike deal regarding disputed deputy pay
Nearly a week later, though, sheriff hasn't provided promised records to the state.
International High School argues that feds can’t oversee union effort by teachers
Algiers charter network hires interim CEO to stay on without interviewing others
Board received applications from 22 people who were deemed qualified.
Young New Orleanians are using hip-hop to organize against violence and crime
Through recordings and weekly performance nights, young artists pull back from brushes with the law.
Labor board says Lusher teachers will vote next week on joining union
Elections will be held at both campuses on May 17.
Einstein’s Village de l’Est campus closed because of asbestos concerns
Thirteen of 15 dust samples tested positive for asbestos, but the results are preliminary.
