Algiers Charter Schools Association staff went on 19 trips over four years, including five out of state that cost $113,000. And new figures from KIPP New Orleans Schools show that it spent $133,000 on its trip to Las Vegas. All told, The Lens has added up $316,000 in travel for three charter organizations.
Unexpected MFP funding yields $250,000 bonanza beyond budget projections.
After two years, school may have to move again, to New Orleans East.
Since the BP oil spill, a group of environmental organizations has used private boats, planes and even satellite imagery to spot oil spills and report them to the federal government. You may be surprised to learn that they're the only ones doing this.
The decline may be only temporary, but taking a 'wait and see' attitude is a luxury New Orleans can't afford.
He also discussed charter school oversight and changing the makeup of the board.
State rules show execution drug should be at Angola, but state still working to find a supplier.
Neighbors, already surrounded by industrial development, complained about truck traffic and environmental issues.
Board that oversees Carver schools, Sci Academy, get kind words, and good financial projections
I had my chance to put state coastal czar Garret Graves on the spot, but high-caliber attorneys suing oil and gas companies beat me to it.
