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Behind The Lens episode 46: ‘Hopefully all that data is still going to be made available about graduation rates… cause I think those kids deserve to know’

KIPP New Orleans will take over the charter for John F. Kennedy High School after this year, Kira Orange Jones survives an election eligibility challenge in her campaign for BESE, and a new interpretation of the comprehensive zoning ordinance could impact outdoor music at local venues.
by Jessica Rosgaard

This week on Behind the Lens:

KIPP New Orleans will take over the charter for John F Kennedy High School after a grading and transcript scandal that affected more than half of the senior class. Marta Jewson has the details.

Also – a candidate for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education survives a court challenge, securing her spot on the October ballot.

And a new interpretation of the city’s zoning laws threatens live music in restaurants and bars with outdoor space. Michael Isaac Stein explains.

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