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Radio show erupts into argument between Orleans Parish School Board members

Ira Thomas and Nolan Marshall Jr. accuse one another of misdeeds involving school contracts.
by Jessica Williams June 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

As lucrative lease deal winds down, Landrieu ally gets $250,000 city contract

A nonprofit is about to lose a deal that brings in more than $100,000 a year, but a related company just got a bigger contract.
by Charles Maldonado June 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

International High School budget anticipates rise in services for special-ed students

Numbers will remain fluid for a while, but the expectation is that overall enrollment will rise to 500.
by Stephen Babcock June 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

New architecture in an old city: Is resurgent New Orleans losing its soul?

The author argues for architecture that honors the beauty of the city in which it stands.
by Nathan Robinson June 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée budget reflects new fourth grade, expanded pre-K and off-site classrooms

Need-based, tuition-free seats in the school's pre-K program are not yet filled to capacity.
by Joshua Johnston June 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens a finalist in eight Press Club of New Orleans award categories

Including best local news site, which we have won the past two years.
by Steve Myers June 19, 2014 Updated December 26, 2023

City Park Academy delays move to year-round schooling, but brass rave about new CMO

Administrative takeover by ReNEW is questioned by one parent, unhappy that the decision was not aired more fully by the board.
by Kristen Himmelberg June 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Franklin High budget sails through public hearing and is approved by charter board

Conservative enrollment number anticipates the usual attrition in the first month or so of the school year.
by Fritz Esker June 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Playground at Hynes Charter should be up and running in time for school start in August

Features include an area for tricycle riding, custom landscaping and a small stage.
by Della Hasselle June 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes Charter School approves expanded budget in anticipation of enrollment increase of 32

Credit for playground donation will cover anticipated spending deficit, according to tentative budget numbers.
by Della Hasselle June 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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