Critics of the Orleans Parish School Board say the central office is still bloated. But administrative staffing has dropped 90 percent compared to an 81 percent drop in enrollment. OPSB officials say they also have to provide services for private and charter schools.
Gentilly mall still an eyesore years after city started shelling out rehab money
Disbursements from the city’s Economic Development Fund to Lake Terrace have totaled $225,000.
Local tax rebate to NFL for Super Bowl tops $500,000 — but well below cap
By prior agreement, certain NFL expenses associated with the big game were exempt from local taxes.
ENCORE hopes for new building next year
School has asked for former site of John A. Shaw elementary school in Gentilly.
Judge Engelhardt’s Danziger ruling points toward a possibly far wider scandal
Engelhardt’s probe has already expanded our understanding of misconduct by Justice officials in both Washington and New Orleans. There may be more to come.
NET school reviews new policy for alternative schools
Schools with students who can’t attend conventional schools are seeking special evaluation criteria.
Live chat Thursday: Talk to Pres Kabacoff about downtown redevelopment
He’ll take questions from Lens readers at noon Thursday.
Wilson school to upgrade energy system
Principal reports that bulk of fourth and eighth graders are reading below their grade level.
Top bidder on city tax collections contract may be skirting minority-business rules
Archon gets top score after meeting minority participation goal. A competitor cries foul.
Clock running out on flood authority’s days as a panel immune from political meddling
An independent levee board, a post-Katrina reform believed crucial to the city’s future, has fallen prey to Gov. Jindal’s opposition to a lawsuit against Big Oil.