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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.
by Marta Jewson May 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson May 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Tyler Bridges May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Jessica Williams May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Paul Kemp and John W. Day Jr. May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Katy Reckdahl May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Fannie C. Williams school plans for increased enrollment in 2013-14

Enrollment rose steadily throughout the last school year, bucking trends some other schools experienced.
by Kelsey Foster May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

The NET leaders decide against taking on program for overage middle school students

School official says The NET "wasn't ready" to tackle a 16-student program first pitched by Recovery School District officials.
by Erin Krall May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

SciHigh plans for 2013-14 amid $42,000 deficit

Finance leader attributed the shortfall to unanticipated spending and lower than expected state revenues.
by Summer Suleiman May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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