Homer A. Plessy Community School says it needs to increase fundraising efforts.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
What should we do with Charity Hospital?
Since Hurricane Katrina laid waste to the soaring Art Deco masterpiece, it seems like everyone and her uncle has come forward with a plan for the adaptive reuse of Charity Hospital. And yet eight years later it stands empty. The Lens is soliciting the views of our readers and city leaders.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Mayor’s top staff won’t see pay bump during Tropical Storm Karen
They pulled in an extra $200,000 during Hurricane Isaac for being called in to work while City Hall was closed.
Posted inEnvironment
Project to restore Bayou St. John shows new approach to water management in New Orleans
Dredging at the mouth of Bayou St. John is nearly complete, with the sediment being used to anchor wetlands that will foster wildlife. The dam that was compared to a coronary blockage has been removed, allowing water to pass more freely. Proponents say the project shows how the city can live with the water around us, rather than fight it.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
No explanation provided to City Council for $8 million jump in workers’ comp budget
The spike in claims costs coincided with the hiring of new firm to manage the program.
Posted inCharter Schools
Einstein school leaders call for more transparency
Letting parents become school board members also discussed.
Posted inCharter Schools
Einstein school waiting for updates to its two campuses
School has to deal with both the Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District.
Posted inOpinion, Schools
Louisiana educators already digging in to Common Core standards and practices
The negative political posturing may be something new, but Louisiana embraced the Common Core three years ago as a key step toward stronger schools.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City’s 2014 budget projections show sharp increase in workers’ compensation costs
Claims are up 50 percent this year, and per-employee costs could jump by six times for some employees, according to projections.
Posted inCharter Schools
Hynes gives parents look at Common Core
School wants to take time with families to explain the impact of new standards.