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.
Charter school board’s membership drops below state-required minimum
Two board members for Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans resigned over the weekend.
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.
After long interview process, school decides to stick with interim CEO
Andrea Thomas-Reynolds stays on with Miller-McCoy Academy after board action
Plessy school facing tight deadlines with opening day just weeks away
School focused on Marigny, St. Roch, St. Claude and Bywater neighborhoods
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
Lycée CEO choice signs contract and will begin work immediately
Keith Bartlett was picked at the charter school's board meeting last week.
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.
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.
Louisiana’s voter ID law from 1997 eases effects of Supreme Court decision
State was ahead of curve in requiring ID to vote, but provision for affidavit softened concerns, officials say.
