In response to public input, there will be packages that include bus and streetcar access.
ReNEW’s alternative schools don’t do well in statewide evaluation
State’s new, more rigorous standards pose a problem for alternative charter school.
Charter leader employs six relatives; two may violate state ethics law
The head of the Friends of King charter school system has hired six relatives, including at least two whose employment appears to violate state ethics laws that ban nepotism. Chief Executive Officer Doris Roché-Hicks employs her sister, daughter, son-in-law, grandson and great niece. She also employs her son-in-law’s brother. State law prohibits the hiring of immediate family members, though not all of these relations meet the definition of “immediate family” in the law.
Board member said he opposes Cohen-Washington merger
Recovery School District has proposed merging Cohen College Prep and Booker T. Washington High School and having the new school occupy Washington’s old location.
Remembering the unforgettable: a salute to the late, very great Greg Peters
We’re going to miss Peters’ brand of savage — but inspiring — political satire.
Africk gives lawyers two weeks to pick firm to monitor Orleans jail consent decree
The selection process is different than the one for the NOPD consent decree monitor.
Sharp decline in state tax revenue during Jindal years bucks national trend
Shrinking government is a conservative ideal, but public institutions and infrastructure bear the burden.
Einstein board says mold not an issue at Michoud building
Einstein had a biological assessment made of the former International Charter School site.
Plessy school gets building ready while planning to move later
New charter shares space in Douglass building with ARISE Academy for now.
Flood Authority, suit against oil companies safe from political meddling — for now
Will outraged state officials scuttle a major post-Katrina reform in their effort to please the oil industry?