Andrew Wilson charter expects 608 students.
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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.
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Two Algiers schools see enrollment above projections
Harte and Karr, now run by InspireNOLA, experiencing budget surpluses as well.
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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.
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McDonogh City Park Academy will keep bus contract
Agreement costs school $300,000 yearly for student transportation.
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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.