Schools, jail, hospitals and other agencies detail coronavirus plans
Agencies are increasing cleaning, limiting trips, and schools are preparing for the potential of prolonged closures.
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Individuals from three New Orleans public schools staying home as precaution after travel to countries with high coronavirus risk
The individuals traveled over Mardi Gras break, according to officials. There are no confirmed cases of the virus in the state, as of Monday morning.
OPSB member Ben Kleban to resign in June
Kleban plans to move to Washington state with his family. The board will appoint a new member until his term expires in January.
The Section G Podcast episode 2: ‘Speedy is his name’
In this episode, we look at Frank Shea’s career, some of its historical context, and talk with a man who watched Shea operate for over 20 years, became his political rival and developed some strong feelings about him
Part 1: The Strange Career of Judge Frank Shea
The first in a four-part series on the life and career of Criminal District Court Judge Frank Shea.
NOLA Public Schools prepares for potential spread of coronavirus
Administrators with NOLA Public Schools met with charter school leaders Tuesday to discuss coronavirus preparations.
Former Coghill staff demand district take over school immediately
Teachers cite a hostile work environment, dozens of departing staff as reasons the district shouldn't wait until summer. The president of the United Teachers of New Orleans penned a similar request.
NOLA Public Schools to meet with charter leaders on coronavirus
Senior administrators from the NOLA Public Schools district will meet with charter school leaders Tuesday to discuss “how to plan for” potential impacts from the coronavirus in the city’s public schools.
Convention Center proposes settlement over disputed public transit dollars
The proposal would reduce the Regional Transit Authority's payments to the tourism industry to $3 to $4 million a year, down from roughly $7 million.
Majority of Kennedy HS seniors ‘on track’ to graduate on time, CEO says
Some seniors are still making up for required exams and classes from previous years.
