InspireNOLA, one of the city’s largest charter operators, hosted the “Inspire the City” event for its students on Friday at the Mahalia Jackson Theater.
A bipartisan bill that would make it easier for parents in Louisiana to win special education disputes has the full backing of the House education committee.
The board's decision places charter staff statewide beyond its authority, leaving teachers without an outside body to turn to when dealing with school leadership.
Left off the list of semifinalists was Ashonta Wyatt, a local education consultant and former principal, whom dozens of people publicly asked the board to consider for superintendent.
The first parade of the Mardi Gras season will roll tonight, less than a week after a man drove his truck into crowds on Bourbon Street, killing 14 people.