Landry supporters claim that merging the schools will incite violence among students.
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‘Fair’ no longer boosts performance scores; Common Core topics creep into state tests
An added worry: Voucher program could reduce overall funding for public schools.
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Hearing on $8.1 million Einstein budget draws no public input
The board waited for 45 minutes to take public comment and with no members of the public on hand, it voted to adjourn.
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Lycee board regroups following CEO candidate rejection, appoints new member to head search
Erin Greenwald will lead the school’s CEO search committee and said she will develop a plan within 10 days. Its unclear what the plan could entail.
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ARISE charter school to purchase its own bus fleet
The used buses could cost between $15,000 and $25,000 including maintenance and bus driver salaries, but officials predict savings of $1.86 million over 20 years.
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Tax credit change favored by film industry could cause $22 million budget hole
By changing which projects are affected, the bill would not raise more money next year, according to the Legislative Fiscal Office.
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State Supreme Court ruling against vouchers means more money for Orleans Parish schools
The change more than makes up for a budget cut announced in March.
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LSU scientists warn: Don’t let nitrogen anxiety undermine fight to save coast
Concern that nitrogen-fed vegetation has degraded Massachusetts wetlands is no reason to stop freshwater diversions here, the authors argue.
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HANO will remain under HUD control past July as city grapples with other oversight issues
Once fierce opponents of the federal takeover, tenant groups have been among the most vocal advocates of extending HUD control of public housing. They’ve come to like and respect David Gilmore, the federally appointed head of the agency.
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Einstein plans 5 p.m. public hearing tonight on $8.1 million budget plan
The spending plan nearly doubles, reflecting Einstein’s takeover of Intercultural Charter School.