At its monthly meeting on May 2, the board of International School of Louisiana postpone an application for funding through the federal “i3” program until a school leader has been hired. “It’s a challenge,” explained board President Andrew Yon, “because you have to hire someone for a job they may or may not get, depending on […]
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Board meeting agenda released
The board governing Andrew H. Wilson charter will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow. Review their agenda here.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Audubon Charter 2012-13 budget available
Review the proposed budget numbers for this year here.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Budgets raise no questions from public
There was no public, let alone public comment, at a two-hour public budget hearing Thursday to let interested parties comment on the proposed annual budgets for the four schools in the Capital One-New Beginnings Charter School Network. Like virtually all public bodies, charter schools are required to hold such a hearing before approving their budgets. […]
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Inside the News Room
In chasing down stories, are we furthering the agendas of others?
This evolving feature of The Lens will feature some behind-the-scenes looks at our staff and our decisions, as well as remind you of our upcoming events. When we received a tip that City Councilman Jon Johnson owned a rundown Lower 9th Ward property that had received a taxpayer-financed loan for renovation – yet hadn’t been […]
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FirstLine Schools board meeting agenda released
Review the agenda here.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Eastern New Orleans students want more reliable, faster bus service
Benjamin Franklin students who live in eastern New Orleans have made their voices heard – they want a more reliable form of transportation to and from school, and they want it soon. A vigorous protest by more than 20 students, who are also associated with the Vietnamese American Young Leaders Association of New Orleans, preceded […]
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
$166G in taxpayer loans, yet council member's property still a wreck
Nine-month deadline passes, but councilman’s property shows little evidence of generous government support.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Juvenile justice report raps Jindal for 'backsliding'
Advocates for young people slipping into the clutches of the criminal justice system took to the steps of the statehouse today and called on Governor Bobby Jindal to stop “backsliding” on his commitment to reform the state’s notorious juvenile justice system and instead support programs that favor rehabilitation over punishment. In a report called What’s […]