The board cited scheduling conflicts as it moved it’s meeting to next week. Review the updated agenda here.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Test scores improve, but continue to lag state averages; temporary campus needed
Results from the second-quarter interim assessment tests show ARISE Academy still falling below the state average, the Board of Trustees learned during its monthly meeting, Dec. 14. According to a Data Dashboard sheet presented by Principal Andrew Shahan, third graders scored at the 44% level in English and reading and at 65% in math. Fourth […]
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N.O. College Prep releases board meeting agenda
Review tomorrow’s board meeting agenda here.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
N.O. Sci High board releases meeting agenda
Review the agenda for the January 12, 2012 board meeting here.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics
Exonerated death row inmate John Thompson digs for the roots of New Orleans crime epidemic
“Now, you can’t even tell who’s the child and who’s the parent. We lost that structure, and instead we got babies having babies. We need to address that.” — John Thompson
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
Cyclists and pedestrians to benefit from new Complete Streets program started by city
The combination of horrible roads and a population that relies on bicycles for basic transportation has created a lethal situation, which city officials hope to address with better planning.