Classroom to career: The Recovery School District and Pointe Coupee Central High School announced today the opening of a high-tech Apple Mac computer lab that will offer students an opportunity to earn an industry-based certification. The digital media program at the school is part of the Career and Technical Education Program spearheaded by the Louisiana Department of Education and offered in the RSD. Under the program, the school partners with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and industry leaders to create curricula that prepare students for college and careers.
Blocking up the scenery: An agreement reached today has resolved a lawsuit over plans by the city of New Orleans to enforce a “clean zone,” where the use of banners, signs and flags would be restricted during Super Bowl week. The agreement, which still must be approved by a federal judge, would allow the city to enforce some limits on commercial activity in the French Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods. The filing says the city can prohibit “off-site and mobile advertising,” such as signs attached to a vehicle or worn by a person. More details can be found in the full story here.
What’s it all about? The U.S. Small Business Administration today launched a new Web page and blog dedicated to educating small-business owners about the Affordable Care Act. The SBA says the federal health care overhaul has many potentially beneficial measures for small businesses, including slowing premium cost growth and increased access to quality, affordable health insurance. Among other resources, SBA’s new Web page breaks down key provisions of the changes based on business size in the following categories: self-employed, fewer than 25 employees, fewer than 50 employees, and more than 50 employees. Check it out here.
