Cash infusion from RSD helps swing CLA budget outlook from red to black
An adjustment in the RSD's per-pupil expulsion funding made a big difference, according to Crescent Leadership's CFO.
Landrieu looking for three tax increases to pay for consent decrees, pensions
Mayor pushing legislative efforts to increase revenues, rather than making cuts to city services.
BP oil spill choked off important pelican nesting sites on Louisiana coast
Brown pelicans were thriving on islands in Barataria Bay when BP’s oil well blew out in 2010. The oil that coated mangroves delivered the death blow to islands that already were eroding. A restoration plan is short on funding.
OPSB budgeting error makes for $3 million FirstLine Schools revenue windfall
Financial breathing room allows for delay in sale of Katrina-devastated New Orleans Charter School site.
The Quarter’s a treasure — so should those trashy tourist shops be banned?
Many of the galleries proliferating in the Quarter sell wares distinguishable from souvenir-shop fare only by their price tags.
Decision imminent on new management team for McDonogh City Park Academy
School's board of directors votes to stay with state pension plan for teachers.
Plessy school leader talks up hiring Playworks to provide exercise, conflict resolution
A new policy for public comment requires filling out a card and presenting it to the board at the start of the meeting.
Harney board approves contracts to enhance ESL and Common Core instruction
Newly enrolled student brings to 13 the number of Harney pupils for whom English is not their native language.
Absent a quorum, Crescent City Schools board discusses ongoing need for donations
With or without Common Core standards, the school needs to upgrade computers and associated technology.
Choice Foundation jilted in bid to take over former Dunbar Elementary campus
“If you want us to compete, we have to compete on equal footing.” — board chair James Huger
