The extra money means the school will not have to dip as far into its reserves as originally planned for next school year.
Posted inOpinion
Who’s dictating Jindal’s tax policy? Hint: He calls World War II vets anti-American
Jindal is one of several Louisiana pols dancing to Norquist’s strange tune.
Posted inCharter Schools
Leaders say testing gains will qualify F-rated McDonogh #32 and Fischer for charter renewals
Both schools needed to see at least a 10 point increase to their school performance score.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations
NOLA for Life grantee fails to live up to promise of building publicly-financed community center
Several years ago, The Family Center of Hope received more than $2 million to build a community center. Now it’s just another half-finished project, beset by cost overruns and legal disputes. The city has decided to give the group $40,000 to provide counseling services as part of its NOLA for Life anti-violence campaign.
Posted inCharter Schools
International School of Louisiana seeks public input on $16 million budget
The proposal includes an expected deficit of nearly $700,000, according to the budget draft. Meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Posted inCharter Schools
New Beginnings calls special meeting; discussion of two top administrators planned
This comes two weeks after a committee abruptly adjourned when one administrator asked the board to discuss her employment in open session.
Posted inCriminal Justice
State must reveal details of death-penalty practices, federal magistrate rules
Corrections officials argued unsuccessfully that release of the information would jeopardize security.
Posted inCharter Schools
After failed attempt to hire CEO, Lycée committee recommends hiring another interim
Leaders form a plan to interview interim CEO possibilities by June 22.
Posted inCharter Schools
Future Is Now board discusses handover of Cohen High over to Recovery School District
Some community members said they’re disappointed that Cohen students must deal with yet another transition.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Federal appeals judge in New Orleans faces judicial complaint over racial bias
5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Edith Jones is accused of saying that African-Americans and Hispanics are “predisposed to crime.”