Right and left partnered in fight to reduce incarceration, but sheriffs killed most bills
One bill that failed would have reduced marijuana possession to a misdemeanor.
Algiers Charter School Association considers takeover of Milestone Sabis
For now, discussions are limited to having ACSA take over daily operations, not management.
Wilson Charter seeks community development director; LEAP scores prove disappointing
Departure of four teachers seen as a big improvement on former attrition rate of more than 50 percent in one year.
Board enters negotiations with Tennyson to become CEO of International School
PTO veep says board needs more diverse membership and a better website.
Karr High and Harte Elementary name new principals; project year-end budget surpluses
Public hearing on next year's budgets set for 5 p.m. June 30.
Hard work brings homelessness in New Orleans below pre-Katrina levels
Unity of Greater New Orleans has set a huge goal for the year ahead.
Plan to create special taxing district in New Orleans dies on last day in Legislature
The final plan would have authorized special tax districts around the city, not just for the World Trade Center.
Auditor: ReNEW Schools may have broken state law governing teachers’ pensions
Teachers at some schools were assigned to the state pension system under Reed Elementary, where they didn’t work.
Landrieu, legislative allies run 11th-hour effort for new taxing district along river
If approved, city wouldn't share with other government agencies the taxes from development on some parcels.
The Net Charter High School to use grants to add special-education services
Most employees at the alternative school will get a raise.
