Volleyball courts on the bayou? Neighbors worry about toilets, ads and parking
Neighborhood leader says the parking that would come with the courts would destroy the bayou's beauty.
Per-pupil state funding cut pinches Ben Franklin; enrollment to rise for four years
State funding cut would cost the school $140,000 next school year.
Live blog: Lycée Francais zeroes in on candidates to replace current board
Board seeks members with skill sets including finance, fundraising or facilities management. Prior charter board experience is deemed a plus.
Military academy’s background check didn’t turn up employee’s prior theft charge
The background check for New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy only went back seven years and wasn't as comprehensive as a similar service available from the state. Darrell Sims was once charged with stealing from a Terrebone school; now NOPD is investigating him for theft from the military academy.
Two of five candidates for Lycée CEO withdraw, committee plans to reopen search
Candidates from Los Angeles and Illinois both took their names out of the mix.
Hotels want new tax on guests to promote expected riverfront development
Legislature to consider room tax, perhaps 1.5 percent, to benefit organizations marketing the city.
City unveils competing proposals to redevelop World Trade Center site
Hotels are part of two proposals. Two envision tourist attractions: a "Sky Wheel" or "Tricentennial Tower."
Lycée committee to interview three more CEO candidates tonight
The three were among five candidates chosen from a field of 30 earlier this month.
SciHigh will lose $64,200 under funding cut, board learns
The school is one of many in New Orleans to experience a funding loss of $181 per student due to inaccurate enrollment projections.
Lusher adds five people to its governing board, expanding to 13
Also, the school's draft $16 million budget for 2014. Lusher will dip into its substantial reserves to cover a $641,000 deficit, which LeCesne attributed to both rising costs and sinking revenues
