ARISE Academy, along with two other schools, will share a $250,000 grant from Baptist Community Ministries to implement arts integrated instruction across the entire school curriculum over the next three years, Principal Andrew Shahan said at the board’s monthly meeting, March 21. KID smART, working with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, […]
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For lack of a quorum, board takes questions
The monthly board meeting of the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy was canceled for lack of a quorum, but those present took questions from the floor. Bad weather had made for hazardous road conditions and only three members were present for the March 22 meeting. Dr. Marcellus Grace, a nominee for board membership, was […]
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Board meeting agenda released
The agenda of the board meeting at Andrew Wilson Charter School is pasted below: BCSB MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Andrew H. Wilson Charter School (cafeteria) March 27, 2012 6:30 p.m. 6:30 -6:35 pm (start on time)—Call to Order, Roll Call and Board President Welcome (5 min.) 6:35 -6:37 pm—Approve board minutes (2 min.) 6:37-6:45 pm—Board Officers’ […]
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council to debate taxi reforms that could end up putting more cabs on the street
By Tom Gogola, The Lens staff writer | City officials Tuesday could take the first moves to expand the city’s number of taxicabs by as many as 120 Tuesday as they discuss a series of ordinances meant to improve the frequently criticized fleet. The expansion would come as handicapped-accessible vehicles are required as part of […]
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New documents, close reading of study show leader of Operation REACH got facts wrong
By Jessica Williams, The Lens staff writer | After The Lens reported on a troubled education nonprofit that lost the bulk of its federal funding, its embattled leader, Kyshun Webster, said that he, not the governmental service agency AmeriCorps, severed the financial ties. And when critics pointed to Webster’s generous salary and executive allowance as […]
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Public Defender says sheriff doesn't provide place for attorney, clients to meet privately
A new temporary jail built by Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman shows he is not serious about providing inmates with their constitutional right to private visits with their attorneys, according to a request for an injunction filed this morning. The Orleans Parish Public Defender’s Office filed the request in Civil District Court, alleging that Gusman […]
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Special board meeting agenda released
View the announced agenda for Monday’s special LFNO meeting scheduled for 6:30pm at 5401 S. Claiborne Ave, here.
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Board meeting agenda released
Reprinted below is the agenda for the board governing Crocker Arts and Technology School: ADVOCACY FOR THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, INC. Board Meeting Saturday, March 24, 2012 Lawrence D. Crocker Arts and Technology School 1111 Milan Street New Orleans, LA 70115 11:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. Moment of Meditation 2. Roll Call […]