| By DREW BROACH | Staff writer |
Welcome to Friday, readers. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is jetting off to Dubai, at least her sixth international business trip in the past 18 months, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. The question of whether Louisiana high school seniors should be allowed to appeal test scores that threaten their prospects of graduation has erupted into a high-level, high-stakes political debate involving education leaders and the state’s current and next governors. Tulane University’s uncharacteristic success on the football field over the past two seasons has elevated the school’s profile, enhanced its brand, boosted alumni giving and changed the campus culture. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. - Drew. | 