New Orleans Federal Alliance phased out of its role in the new NOMMA school, leader says
Now, the Algiers Development District will oversee the development in the long term, school leader says.
Ouch! Schools face last-minute funding cut; state denies vouchers are to blame
Enrollment levels are at the heart of a per-pupil state funding cut that appears likely to trim budgets by 4 percent in the remaining months of the school year.
Wilson Charter School taps new board member for Broadmoor school
James Baker, an experienced project manager, was selected for his ties to Broadmoor and education.
Plan would allow some charter schools to reserve seats while taking part in OneApp
It's designed to accommodate military and language-immersion schools with students from around the state.
With income tax repeal dead, lawmakers to focus on ending years of spending cuts
“The will wasn’t there to prolong the agony,” said Rep. Joel Robideaux, R-Lafayette, about legislators' decision to table the tax bills.
KIPP New Orleans prepares to expand beyond nine charter schools
Also, board members disagreed Thursday over when to hire a new CFO.
Live blog: 2 companies vie to monitor reforms to New Orleans Police Department
A committee meets at noon to choose between Hillard Heintze and SheppardMullin.
ReNEW leaders optimistic about funding despite continued uncertainty in E-rate money
ReNEW schools enrolled more students than projected this year, resulting in an increase in per-pupil funding, official says.
Jindal junks tax repeal in favor of phase-outs. Who pays? Who cares!
The revenue offsets in his initial plan were always completely negotiable as long as they yielded an income tax repeal. That's why it kept changing.
Tax committee members oppose Jindal’s anything-goes approach to unfunded cuts
Jindal now seems willing to back a plan — any plan — that repeals the state income tax.
