It’s easy to think of the 130-mile long system of floodwalls and levees as a ring around New Orleans. But because the food protection system must accommodate ships passing through the city, there are many openings that must be closed as a storm approaches. It starts 4 days before landfall.
Posted inOpinion
Political machinations stain selection for a job that’s meant to be above politics
How about requiring that federal prosecutors be drawn from outside the district where they will serve — and then choosing them by lottery?
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Local schools are crimping summer vacation in a bid to boost learning
Schools nationwide are adding time to the school year — lengthening days, requiring Saturday classes or shortening summer.
Posted inCharter Schools
Broadmoor board approves 2013-14 school budget
Andrew Wilson charter expects 608 students.
Posted inCharter Schools
Check here for Orleans public schools’ opening days
School starting dates vary throughout the month of August.
Posted inLand Use
City demolishes blighted house months after it was sold to developer to rehab
Peter Gardner says he wasn’t notified that the property had been targeted for demolition.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Legislative Auditor reviewing Sheriff’s Office audit after Quatrevaux complaint
Daryl Purpera said it’s unusual for Gusman’s campaign treasurer to audit his office, but so far he hasn’t seen anything improper.
Posted inCharter Schools
Two Algiers schools see enrollment above projections
Harte and Karr, now run by InspireNOLA, experiencing budget surpluses as well.
Posted inCharter Schools
Lycée Français hires new academic director
Marina Schoen, a long-time Orleans Parish educator, picked as the school’s administrative shake-up continues.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Execution protocol requires drug be kept, but state can’t produce records
It’s unclear whether Louisiana has a supply of the necessary drug to carry out the death penalty.