As takeover nears, Crocker leaders tackle summer school and closing costs
Crocker has applied for a grant to help cover the legal and accounting expenses that arise during a school closing.
Jindal budget would pull $102 million from dedicated state funds
The money, in some cases accumulated over years, will help balance next year's books. But what about the year after?
Lycée board welcomes new members to school with wine, cheese and veggie trays
After operating below the state required seven members for some time, the board is ten members strong now.
NET High leaders hash out details of possible expansion to serve overage middle schoolers
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.
911 operators answer hundreds of calls every day related to police officers’ moonlighting
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.
So much for state-level initiatives: Presidential itch botched Jindal tax repeal
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.
Lycée committee to interview six more board member applicants
The candidates include two CPAs, a retired school administrator, an architect, an engineer and a finance and real estate expert.
Survey: Americans nationwide willing to shell out personally to save our coast
Researcher says he was surprised at how many people said they would help and how much they would commit.
Postponements continue to dog Criminal Court despite huge drop in its caseload
Cutbacks in public defenders office means defense lawyers often don't make it to hearings.
Carver community eager to move out of modular classrooms
All Collegiate Academies schools have been housed in modular trailers since Hurricane Katrina, leaving parents and school leaders anxious to move into permanent facilities.
