The most sought-after public universities in the U.S. often don’t reflect their state populations, according to an analysis by The Hechinger Report. LSU has one of the largest gaps between black high-school graduates and freshmen. Five of the six states with the largest gaps are in the South.
Tests for 165 students were voided at Singleton; an investigation is ongoing.
The case had been delayed 19 times. At the last court date, the alleged victim was unwilling to testify, the DA’s office said.
He’s the fifth person to lose his job after the state flagged tests for 165 students.
The terminations at James M. Singleton Charter School follow an investigation by the state Department of Education. The state voided tests for at least 177 students, nearly half of its enrollment. A lawyer for the fired educators said they did nothing wrong.
The school district warned the school in August that it had to fix the problem.
The Orleans Parish School Board sued the charter network over its transportation policy.
The Orleans Parish School Board sued Einstein for failing to provide transportation, but the group argues public transit vouchers are good enough.
Brent Washington was paid to do accounting work in addition to his CFO salary.
