Charter school’s board to hold public hearing Monday on proposed $3.7 million budget.
Posted inEnvironment, Opinion
Sediment diversions not the way to rebuild Louisiana’s coast
Research shows that we won’t be able to rebuild the coast the same way it was created, with sediment flowing down the river.
Posted inCharter Schools
Charter school board’s membership drops below state-required minimum
Two board members for Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans resigned over the weekend.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Louisiana’s employment performance more mixed than Jindal portrays
Jindal often notes that under his watch, the state’s unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate. But unemployment has risen sharply since he took office, and since December the rate has risen while nationally it has fallen. However, economists say that Katrina rebuilding had pushed the state unemployment rate to artificially low levels.
Posted inCharter Schools
After long interview process, school decides to stick with interim CEO
Andrea Thomas-Reynolds stays on with Miller-McCoy Academy after board action
Posted inCharter Schools
Plessy school facing tight deadlines with opening day just weeks away
School focused on Marigny, St. Roch, St. Claude and Bywater neighborhoods
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Finances looking better for Sci High charter school, board’s treasurer says
School also is considering a contract for school busing; may coordinate with a KIPP middle school
Posted inCharter Schools
Lycée CEO choice signs contract and will begin work immediately
Keith Bartlett was picked at the charter school’s board meeting last week.
Posted inCriminal Justice
State won’t release execution methods even though judge rejected concerns
Corrections Department gave procedures to death-row inmates, but denies request from The Lens.
Posted inCharter Schools
Lycée Français decides on new CEO; hopes to have him start on Monday
School negotiating contract with Keith Bartlett, who was chosen by board Thursday night.