Bank seeks foreclosure on Operation REACH’s headquarters
The education nonprofit is barred from receiving federal funds after it couldn't account for $900,000 in spending.
Author: Jessica Williams
- About Jessica Williams
- Jessica Williams stays on top of the city's loosely organized collection of public schools, with a special emphasis on charter schools. In 2011 she was recognized by the Press Club of New Orleans for her reporting on charter school transparency and governance. In 2012, she was part of a team that received a National Edward R. Murrow Award for their work following a New Orleans family's recovery after Hurricane Katrina. She graduated from Edna Karr Secondary School in Algiers, and she obtained her bachelor
NFL to receive up to $800,000 in tax breaks for Super Bowl spending
A new study trumpeting the economic impact of the game doesn't mention the tax breaks.
More than 500 apply for about 85 charter school positions at Crescent City Schools
Next year, the organization will take over Paul Habans Elementary School, so most hiring efforts have been focused on Habans.
Tubman charter to get a band program, thanks to unexpected influx of funds
During its annual financial audit, the school's former charter management organization discovered a $686,000 due to Tubman.
Ouch! Schools face last-minute funding cut; state denies vouchers are to blame
Enrollment levels are at the heart of a per-pupil state funding cut that appears likely to trim budgets by 4 percent in the remaining months of the school year.
Plan would allow some charter schools to reserve seats while taking part in OneApp
It's designed to accommodate military and language-immersion schools with students from around the state.
Orleans Parish School Board discusses micromanagement at Houston training
A piece of the advice: “You don't have to be friends. But what you have to do is respect each other."
Crescent City leaders pore over testing data to assess students’ strengths and needs
Schools use these interim tests to track student progress throughout the year and to inform teachers.
Houston retreat billed as opportunity for Orleans Parish School Board to build relationships
A private group is picking up the $10,000 training tab; taxpayers are paying for travel and lodging.
Live blog: Orleans Parish School board retreat in Houston
Can't make the trip to Houston to observe the retreat? We're there.
