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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.
by Thomas Thoren September 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Jessica Williams September 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Karen Gadbois September 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Charles Maldonado September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

ENCORE hopes for new building next year

School has asked for former site of John A. Shaw elementary school in Gentilly.
by Stephen Babcock September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Mark Moseley September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NET school reviews new policy for alternative schools

by Sam Nelson September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Live chat Thursday: Talk to Pres Kabacoff about downtown redevelopment

He'll take questions from Lens readers at noon Thursday.
by Steve Myers September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Wilson school to upgrade energy system

Principal reports that bulk of fourth and eighth graders are reading below their grade level.
by Kelsey Foster September 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Charles Maldonado September 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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