John McDonogh group sends open letter decrying ‘Blackboard Wars’; Tuesday meetings planned
Future Is Now founder Steve Barr is expected to attend Tuesday's 6 p.m. meeting at the school.
McDonogh City Park leaders expect OneApp will help draw students
While other schools seek radio and TV spots, City Park leaders say word of the school is spreading in other ways.
Two resign from Lycée board as its focus turns to school leadership
The state requires charter school boards to have a minimum of seven members.
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People vs. pets? Plans for 11 city dog parks draw growls from some owners
Plan to distribute dog parks across council districts means some traditional runs—like Cabrini and Markey parks—will be off-limits. Full implementation of the new parks has been delayed by tight funding.
Appeal Court rules against neighbors who fenced off Newcomb Boulevard
Barring further appeal, the ruling presumably sends the Newcomb Boulevard Association back to where the court says they should have begun: City Council.
Top state official rebuts dire warning, insists coast can be saved
Garret Graves, Louisiana's coastal protection czar, contends that scientists behind a shockingly gloomy federal report are "just misinformed.” He said the state's master plan allows for adaptation as conditions change.
Intercultural board prepares for school closure
Leaders discuss holding an end-of-year 'celebration' despite the fact that its closure is was precipitated by poor student performance.
ReNEW charter leaders concerned about flow of public funds
E-rate reimbursement is slow, too, as officials from the federal program review how ReNEW is using the telecommunications dollars.
Feds charge two former sheriff’s employees in bid-rigging, bribery scheme
Sens and Hoffman “engaged in a rigged bidding process in which real bids would be submitted, along with phony bids, to give the appearance of competition.”
