Says Boyles, we need to examine how much we should depend on tourists to pay for our livelihoods.
Posted inCharter Schools
ISL wants to lease nearby land
International School of Louisiana’s fourth- and fifth-graders no longer have to go to temporary campus in Algiers.
Posted inSchools
Contrary to critics’ claims, administrative staffing at OPSB has dropped along with enrollment
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.
Posted inLand Use
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.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
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.
Posted inCharter Schools
ENCORE hopes for new building next year
School has asked for former site of John A. Shaw elementary school in Gentilly.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Opinion
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.
Posted inCharter Schools
NET school reviews new policy for alternative schools
Schools with students who can’t attend conventional schools are seeking special evaluation criteria.
Posted inLand Use
Live chat Thursday: Talk to Pres Kabacoff about downtown redevelopment
He’ll take questions from Lens readers at noon Thursday.
Posted inCharter Schools
Wilson school to upgrade energy system
Principal reports that bulk of fourth and eighth graders are reading below their grade level.