Agreement costs school $300,000 yearly for student transportation.
Posted inCharter Schools
ACSA board hears parent’s complaint about test cheating
Issue comes up in ACSA board’s discussion of end-of-course testing.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations, Land Use
Parking lot owned by Landrieu siblings could be eligible for tax break to spur development
The Landrieus’ property is across the street from South Market District, a major development expected to boost the surrounding area. Like South Market, the Landrieus’ lot is close enough to the Union Passenger Terminal to get a tax break if it’s developed. No evidence has emerged to indicate the mayor used his influence to benefit the property, however.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Change in mindset required for New Orleans to diversify, build its economy
New Orleanians have reason to be skeptical of ProsperityNOLA, but this is an unusually bad time to be cynical.
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Sophie Wright charter gets ready for its new location
School searching for places where its teams can play and practice.
Posted inEnvironment
What are the key issues in lawsuit against oil & gas companies for coastal loss?
Legal and political context to help you understand the court battle ahead.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Sheriff expects higher legal settlements; city would like better budget details
Federal judge wraps up a two-day hearing that examined the sheriff’s budget.
Posted inCharter Schools
Crescent City Schools getting ready for new term
Akili moving into new building; Habans getting a make-over.
Posted inCharter Schools
New Beginnings network board adds a new member
Bus transportation routes for coming school year also discussed.
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Encore Academy budgets for 315 students but already has more
Encore’s board passes $2.9 million budget, and the school may have more than 330 students when session begins.