A week after its third campus leader stepped down, Lagniappe Academies’ board is putting the fate of the soon-to-close charter school in the hands of its remaining employees.
Posted inInside the News Room
Lens, ProPublica win award for innovation and watchdog journalism for ‘Losing Ground’
It’s the third time the project has been recognized nationally.
Posted inEvents, Land Use
The Urban Conservancy’s Dana Eness is April’s Newsmaker (video)
Join us to talk about concrete front lawns on April 16.
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Another school leader at Lagniappe Academies leaves in wake of critical report
Teachers submitted petition seeking the latest resignation.
Posted inSchools
With just months left, staff seeks resignation of Lagniappe interim principal
Temporary leader was part of the problem that got school closed, teachers say.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Obama should order disclosure of campaign donations from fed contractors
An executive order from Obama would not end or limit donations, but it would shine light on a corrupting cash nexus.
Posted inSchools
Principals discuss study that found charters tried to exclude some students
New report shows school leaders admitted to screening students to get the best.
Posted inEnvironment, Opinion
Opposing opinions on river diversions show contentious nature of coastal master plan
Are sediment diversions a dangerous experiment or coastal savior?
Posted inCriminal Justice
Advocates again urge NOPD to stop checking immigration status
Council member says current policy “confusing;” chief unable to detail draft of rewrite.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Live blog for Thursday: Sheriff, city square off over consent decree finances
Gusman says city money falls short; city wants to void prison healthcare contract.