After hearing from a crowd of parents and some students, the board that manages Sci High postponed a vote to choose a new school leader last week, saying they want to allow more time for comment and community feedback. The board also heard a monthly financial report that was described as “bleak” because of unexpected […]
Looking for Democrats on the gridiron sidelines
This election weekend was full of historic landslides. Gov. Bobby Jindal coasted to another term with over two-thirds of the vote. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand received a jaw-dropping 90 percent mandate. Most impressively, though, the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints dominated Auburn and Indianapolis by a combined score of 107 to 17. The […]
Tubman video explains school's conversion
At its recent meeting, the Crescent City Schools board that oversees Tubman debuted this video, which tells the story of the school’s move to this board from the Algiers Charter School Association. Harriet Tubman Movie Short from Julie Lause on Vimeo.
[Correction:] Students expected to advance on state testing
Correction: the original post attributed a quote to board member Kimbraugh, when board member Davis actually said it. Also Ms. Mehr’s first name has been corrected, and her role as Development Director for Crescent City Schools under CEO Mehok was clarified. The principal of Harriet Tubman Charter School has set an aggressive goal for all […]
Board meeting agenda released
Review the agenda for tonight’s meeting at Akili Academy at the following link: akili agenda.
NOLA 180 board meeting agenda released
Click the following link to review the details: LHA NOLA 180 Board Agenda
FirstLine Schools board meeting agenda released
Review the agenda and information about tomorrow’s meeting at the following link: FLS Board Agenda.
Crocker Board meeting agenda
ADVOCACY FOR THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, INC. Board Meeting Saturday, October 22, 2011 Lawrence D. Crocker Arts and Technology School 1111 Milan Street New Orleans, LA 70115 10:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. Moment of Meditation 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge to the Flag 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Consideration of the Budget […]
LFNO meeting agenda released
Click the following link to review the board meeting agenda: LFNO Oct meeting agenda Explanation for the cancellation of last week’s special board meeting here.
Students lagging several levels behind, test scores show
Students at Sojourner Truth Academy high school, which earned an F- on recently released school report cards, are performing as many as six grades below their actual level, according to data provided to its governing board Tuesday. Sarah Stern, the school’s director of data and assessments, explained that the school tests students three times a […]