The Lens makes changes but continues focus on in-depth, public-service journalism
We're suspending some features while expanding unique, data-driven reporting you won't find anywhere else.
Year: 2014
The Lens launches The Vault to bring greater openness to government contracting
Starting with the city of New Orleans, we're uploading thousands of government contracts to make it easier to keep tabs on how local governments spend your money. What will you find?
Landrieu drops plans to create civic center at former Charity Hospital
City Hall will be renovated after the mayor cites financial constraints as the reason for ending his effort to turn the iconic hospital into the new home of government, as well as new digs for Civil District Court. The future of the court remains in flux, though Landrieu envisions keeping it in its current location next to City Hall.
Craig Charter paying off $705,000 King loan
More than a third is paid off in first year of 10-year, interest-free loan.
Cowen report: Younger children do better on state standardized tests this year
Tracking results over three years, students generally tend to do worse as they get older, study finds.
Akili curriculum director to become principal
Former principal was moved into classroom after drop in overall school score.
Collegiate Academies expects modest budget shortfall next school year
The charter organization will dip into its reserves to cover it.
Recovery School District charters inching past historic top-performers in New Orleans
Schools run by the Orleans Parish School Board have been the top performers on standardized tests. That continued this year, but several charters in the Recovery School District inched past them. The challenge: Replicating what's working.
