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More than 500 apply for about 85 charter school positions at Crescent City Schools

Next year, the organization will take over Paul Habans Elementary School, so most hiring efforts have been focused on Habans.
by Jessica Williams April 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Convention Center seeks approval to finance private developments in riverfront overhaul

A bill pending in the Legislature would authorize a $185 million expansion of the Convention Center, financing of a private hotel, and conversion of the World Trade Center site to a riverfront park. Mayor Mitch Landrieu envisions an attraction on par with the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
by Tyler Bridges April 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Block party! Artists imagine colorful renovation of houses relocated to Hoffman Triangle

Volunteers envision their work as “an opportunity for children to participate in the process of improving their own communities and receive art instruction in the process.”
by Karen Gadbois April 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Public weighs in on Entergy’s 20-year energy plan

by Heather Miller April 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Prep seeks reasons for drop in kindergarten and first grade test performance

The school's principal cited inconsistency in lesson execution, teacher experience, a high number of English language learners and behavioral issues.
by Della Hasselle April 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Warren Easton taps new board member; building repairs to proceed over summer

“What I hope to bring to the board is a connectedness or a glue, to really start to embed this school into this particular community,” Sams said in her pitch to the board’s members.
by Della Hasselle April 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée committee meets behind closed doors to interview CEO candidates

No parents or current board members were present for Wednesday's meeting. Interviews are likely to continue next week as tonight's meeting is postponed.
by Marta Jewson April 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Tubman charter to get a band program, thanks to unexpected influx of funds

During its annual financial audit, the school's former charter management organization discovered a $686,000 due to Tubman.
by Jessica Williams April 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

2 cent cell phone fee riles governor; House ignores Jindal’s plea to kill bill

Aide to governor warned that Washington-based group would score measure as a tax increase.
by Tyler Bridges April 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NOPD says feds now looking into 2011 embezzlement from Lusher Charter School

So far Lauren Hightower has not been charged with any crime, though she admitted taking money from the school.
by Tom Gogola April 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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