The school’s impending closure and how to assist students in furthering their education elsewhere were among primary concerns at this month’s meeting of the Sojourner Truth board of directors, April 17. Juniors and seniors were scheduled to attend a college fair on Thursday at Landry High School to talk with representatives of several Louisiana colleges. […]
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Board meeting agenda released
Review the agenda for tomorrow’s NOMMA board meeting here.
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Orleans School Superintendent Kilbert surprises board by announcing his retirement
By Jessica Williams, The Lens staff writer | In an unexpected move Tuesday night, Orleans Parish Schools Superintendent Darryl Kilbert announced his retirement after more than 30 years as an educator in the city. Kilbert told members of the Orleans Parish School Board at a Tuesday night meeting. Kilbert, 55, cited a medical condition as […]
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Board meeting agenda released
View the KIPP board meeting agenda here.
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Modular classrooms to be rented for Olivier Street campus but not Camp, board decides
After months of debate, the International School of Louisiana’s board of directors voted at its monthly meeting, April 16, to rent six modular classrooms for the Olivier Street campus, but to forgo modulars at the Camp Street campus. Securing extra space on Olivier Street was necessitated by state law that requires kindergarten and first-grade classrooms […]
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City contractor accused in kickback deal is set to plead guilty and is cooperating
As expected, a one-time city contractor facing federal charges in a Nagin-era kickback scheme is cooperating with investigators and is set to plead guilty next week, according to his attorney and U.S. Attorney Jim Letten’s office. Earl Myers, who ran Myers & Sons and Excel Development contracting services, stands accused of collecting more money than […]
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Board meeting agenda released
Review the detailed agenda for the April 17 meeting.
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Shortage in federal cash for some schools; pre-test results improve
The ReNEW Board of Directors discussed a shortage in federal funding for students at its accelerated high schools on Thursday. Some students at the accelerated high schools aren’t eligible for federal Title I funding, the board has learned. The government doles out this cash to schools with high percentages of low-income students, but schools that […]
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Board meeting agenda released
The agenda content is pasted below: INNOVATORS IN MILESTONES, INC 5951 Patton Street. New Orleans, LA 70115-3232 (504) 894-0557 Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5951 Patton Street New Orleans, LA 70115 7:00PM Monday, April 16, 2012 Call to Order Roll Call Meditation Pledge of Allegiance Potential Board Members – Interviews Board Reports: · Facilities Director’s […]
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FirstLine Schools board meeting agenda released
Review the April 24 meeting agenda here.