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Year: 2014

Join The Lens in person for a conversation with RSD Superintendent Patrick Dobard

If you can't make it Thursday, watch the video steam here, or read the live blog starting at 8 a.m. Thursday.
by Steve Beatty February 12, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Early Common Core testing will be a jarring wake-up call — what then?

A leading New Orleans educator ponders the right response to the terrible scores expected as Common Core kicks in.
by Neerav Kingsland February 12, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Federal trustee: Operation REACH has filed misleading documents in bankruptcy court

The nonprofit could be forced to sell its buildings to pay off its debts.
by Jessica Williams February 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

City hearings this week include complaints on a tree house, and a pair of unbuilt sidewalks

The city's administrative hearings, in which owners appear to answer charges of improper zoning or permitting, will take a look at a Mid-City tree house (at left), and a nagging piece of blighted property near the St. Roch Market.
by Karen Gadbois February 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Legislator to try again for increase in property tax to benefit fire, police spending

The owner of a $200,000 home would see about a $31 increase in tax bill under the measure.
by Tyler Bridges February 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Whistleblower asks state to investigate extra payments to Orleans deputies

Monthly supplements are meant for law enforcement; Bryan Collins says they're going to support staff.
by Charles Maldonado February 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Levee-board reformers worry that Jindal bringing politics back into process

After experts blamed pre-Katrina political hacks for ignoring safety issues, voters chose to have experts serve on levee boards. But Jindal has a litmus test that critics say undermines the changes: He wants members who will oppose a lawsuit against oil and gas companies for wetlands damages.
by Bob Marshall February 7, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

$200G from casino to target psych services, homebound students, career coordinator

Basketball tournament planned for March 22. The Net's signature fundraising event features food, beer, music and prizes.
by Sam Nelson February 7, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

City agency can’t reach consensus, so corner-store demolition is denied

Potential buyers don't get their hoped-for demolition permit for former corner store at Nashville Avenue and Patton Street.
by Karen Gadbois February 6, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Are we booming or bankrupt? Let’s keep the campaign conversation going

The election was a lopsided win for Landrieu, but it didn't really resolve some nagging questions about the city's current trajectory.
by Mark Moseley February 6, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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