School has asked for former site of John A. Shaw elementary school in Gentilly.

Schools with students who can’t attend conventional schools are seeking special evaluation criteria.

Principal reports that bulk of fourth and eighth graders are reading below their grade level.

New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy will be getting more money than last year in per-pupil funding.

Audubon board votes to allow beer and wine sales at fall festival despite principal’s opposition.

School charges parents for pre-kindergarten classes, but still has a deficit there.

School has 393 students now, but is hoping for 410.

School budget currently showing a net loss of about $20,000.

New school building may also be in the cards for CBD charter.

Bids are high, possibly because of other construction demand in the city.