Crocker has applied for a grant to help cover the legal and accounting expenses that arise during a school closing.
The money, in some cases accumulated over years, will help balance next year's books. But what about the year after?
After operating below the state required seven members for some time, the board is ten members strong now.
The pilot program would serve overage middle school students ages 14 years and older who are identified as emotionally disturbed, learning disabled or who require other special education services.
About 250 times a day, a New Orleans police officer calls the 911 center to check in for a "paid detail" assignment — a private security job paying up to $39 an hour. Meanwhile, some people calling 911 wait so long for an answer, they hang up before reaching anyone.
How stunning was Jindal's setback? Consider: A GOP governor couldn’t convince a GOP Legislature in a red state to help him cut income taxes — his No. 1 priority.
The candidates include two CPAs, a retired school administrator, an architect, an engineer and a finance and real estate expert.
Researcher says he was surprised at how many people said they would help and how much they would commit.
Cutbacks in public defenders office means defense lawyers often don't make it to hearings.
All Collegiate Academies schools have been housed in modular trailers since Hurricane Katrina, leaving parents and school leaders anxious to move into permanent facilities.