What’s ‘white privilege’ all about? The People’s Institute offers tough insights
Harsh criticism of his recent opinion column leads a recent Tulane graduate to dig more deeply into the role race plays in personal and community relations.
Higher International High School enrollment helps bottom line
Money goes to computers, new bus route and building maintenance
Plessy school dealing with funding issues
Charter's board applies for grant to cover instructional materials.
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Morris Jeff staying under Recovery School District governance
It was one of 17 schools that have the option of returning to Orleans Parish School Board oversight.
Three years after St. Roch property sold to favored buyer, it lies fallow
The owner of the gas station next door originally planned to tear down the building to build a convenience store.
King charter won’t move to Orleans school board governance
Item wasn't on agenda released to the public.
Morris Jeff will vote tonight on return to Orleans school board
Meeting is at 7 p.m., preceded by a 6 p.m. community-comment period.
Algiers charter group hears public input on return to Orleans school board
Board will vote Thursday night on future of three of its schools.
Changing Course design competition picks world’s best brains on how to restore Louisiana coast
Eight teams from around the world are in the running for $400,000 to develop ideas for coastal restoration. Two to four teams will be selected, and their plans could be included in the state's Master Plan to rebuild the coast.
