Public frustration boils over at meeting on school closures, but board policy stifles comment
Thursday’s Orleans Parish School Board meeting devolved into shouting at times, as frustrated citizens struggled to conform to the district’s public comment policy following school closure and relocation announcements.
Schools
Compare 2018 New Orleans school ratings
State ratings will factor heavily in the superintendent’s school closure recommendations released next week.
Government & Politics
Election 2018: See the results
Constitutional Amendment 2, which repeals Louisiana's non-unanimous jury law, passed with wide support across the state.
Government & Politics
Report Election Day voting problems to Electionland
For the second time, The Lens has joined ProPublica's Electionland, a coalition of newsrooms around the country that are covering problems that prevent eligible voters from casting their ballots during the 2018 elections.
Environment
Central City lead poisoning case shows possible weaknesses in state prevention program
Shawanda Holmes' son had lead levels four times above national standards. She later found out a state program had already identified hazards at her house, but it appears the state never followed up.
