Lake Area New Tech principal resigns in first week of classes
New Beginnings charter system's personnel turmoil continues.
This is not a test: Army Corps to close ‘barge gate,’ a key surge barrier
With tropical wave threatening the Gulf, early storm protection is activated — but not whole system.
New Orleans charter school operators turn to Baton Rouge for expansion
Now that the charter movement has matured in New Orleans, there are fewer opportunities to grow.
Success Preparatory gets ready for life under single leader
About 75 percent of last year's students will return this year.
City planning replacement of community liaison after Lucas Diaz resigns
The office has shrunk since it was created in 2011. It's now at four people, which the city plans to maintain.
‘Reinventing the Crescent’ reconsidered: mere gentrification or good for us all?
Baltimore's experience with the Inner Harbor redevelopment is a cause for concern in New Orleans.
Lawmakers criticize Flood Protection Authority for suing oil and gas companies
They questioned why the board acted alone and and suggested that it's acting outside of its legal authority.
Harney school board approves budget for new year
School anticipates 380 students, an increase over last year.
Tax hike? More cuts? Refilling state’s rainy day fund clouds state budget prospects
Tapping the state's piggy bank has helped Jindal and legislators avoid tax hikes. But after pulling $255 million out of the rainy day fund, the state now has to find a way to replenish it in two years. But tax revenues are not forecast to rise enough to provide the money, foreshadowing tough choices ahead.
Lycée board unanimously OKs new member
Mary Jacobs Jones, who was rejected for board membership in April, approved at meeting Monday night.
