Results from the first quarterly interim assessment tests shows that despite some progress, ARISE Academy Elementary Charter School students are still behind the state average in math and reading, the charter school’s board of directors learned at their October monthly meeting. Board Chair Jen Walcott called the board meeting into order at 6:36 p.m, Oct. […]
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Walmart coming to Gentilly with the aid of a federal grant
Despite statements from three city officials that Walmart would build in Gentilly with no government assistance, the retailer is like to benefit from as $2.7 million in federal grants.
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Algiers teachers who lost retirement benefits plan strategy, get support from officials
By Jessica Williams, The Lens staff writer | Less than two weeks after the Algiers Charter School Association announced its decision to cut retirement benefits for more than 400 employees, Algiers charter school teachers and other education stakeholders met Wednesday night to discuss ways to protest the change. The group is calling itself the Algiers […]
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics
Juvenile jail — a.k.a. 'Youth Study Center' — draws fire in studies by advocacy groups
By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer | Recent disciplinary actions at the city’s juvenile prison, along with a pair of damning new reports, raise fresh questions about the safety of juvenile detention centers in New Orleans and across the state and country. Documents released in response to a public-records request from The Lens show […]
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RTA lists worthy projects; let's be sure they're well designed
TIGER III dollars would link and extend streetcar service. By Stephen Crim, The Lens contributing opinion writer | With applications due at the end of the month for TIGER III grants for transportation infrastructure, the federal government will soon be playing Santa Claus to transit agencies around the nation. As in the past, the New […]
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Capital One-New Beginnings meeting agenda released
Below is the board’s agenda for their meeting on October 25. PUBLIC NOTICE Capital One-New Beginnings Charter School Network Regular Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday October 25, 2011 5:00 pm CERM Building Room 438 2045 Lakeshore Dr. New Orleans, LA Meeting is Open to the General Public Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call […]
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Sheriff blocking reform, says councilwoman, causing group to delay decision on jail size
By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer | Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman is delaying a criminal-justice reform measure that would let New Orleans make a final decision on the total number of beds in his jail, the councilwoman most involved in pushing for that measure said this afternoon. Councilwoman Susan Guidry said Gusman has […]
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Sci High board meeting announcement
Correction: this notice was erroneously posted on the N.O. SCI Academy page. We’ve moved it to the correct page and removed the incorrect agenda link. The ADVOCATES BOARD MEETING will be held on October 20, 2011 at 4:30 P. M. Location: SCI HIGH, 5625 Loyola Ave., N.O., LA 70115, Room 115
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AAEE releases board meeting agenda
Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc. released its meeting agenda for tomorrow’s October board meeting. Click this link to review it.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
BESE allows enrollment increase; leader's goals discussed; family conferences on Friday
The board of Pride College Prep School met on Oct. 18 at 6:45 p.m. in the conference room of the Main Office Building. Three board members were absent: Lauren Bierbaum, Lisa Tabb, and Janice Piazza. Two teachers and a reporter for The Lens comprised the audience. Founder and school director Michael Richard, an ex-officio board member, discussed school leader […]