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$26,000 vanishes from charter group’s student activities fund; NOPD on the case

New Foundations board replenishes the account; student activities will not be impaired.
by Jessica Williams May 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Wilson board launches recruitment drive, urges hiring community development director

Cook-off Finale scheduled for next Monday evening. The event, which has been likened to TV's "Top Chef," is sponsored by Wilson's parents association.
by Kristen Himmelberg May 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Miller-McCoy leader urges two-year contract with TFA to beef up math, science instruction

After reviewing annual budget, board approves purchase of a used bus.
by Lucy Dieckhaus May 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Talk the beat with Lens reporters at BrottWorks Design Studio on May 22

Reporters will talk to Lens members about how they do their work.
by Anne Mueller May 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Plessy Community School assigned to former site of A.P. Tureaud Elementary on Pauger Street

The decision was received since the last board meeting. The school has room for a few more students in the coming year.
by Leslie Gamboni May 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Choice Foundation vs. KIPP: Who will get to take over management of Dunbar Elementary?

Landry claims Hollygrove residents prefer Choice Foundation; BESE meets at Xavier to discuss the issue May 28.
by Della Hasselle May 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Audio: Louisiana teachers to be judged more based on students’ performance on tests

A researcher says Louisiana's system for measuring teacher effectiveness is one of the best in the country.
by Jessica Williams May 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Audio: Teachers prep for standardized tests to ensure they follow rules

An inside look at how teachers at Success Prep got ready.
by Jessica Williams May 12, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lawmakers shift construction funding to avoid running afoul of IRS rules on bonds

by Tyler Bridges May 12, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council drops ordinance that would have made Newcomb Boulevard one-way

The street, recently reopened to traffic at one end, will remain two-way.
by Karen Gadbois May 9, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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