Lacking quorum, Miller-McCoy board hears about new charter school compact
Only six of 13 Miller McCoy Academy board members were present for the school's Feb. 25 board meeting.
Suspensions spike in January at Andrew Wilson Charter, administration reports
Administrators suspended 20 students in January, up from six in December.
Councilwoman agrees that sheriff needs another building for more prisoners
Orleans Parish Prison plan doesn't include space for mentally ill; sheriff proposing 600-bed expansion.
Algiers charter board keeps Morgan as CEO, removes the “interim” from his title
Morgan will stay through June 2014 and the board has the option to extend his contract then.
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.
11 recommended dog-park and dog-run sites
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.
