Students were given extra assistance on tests. Some exams had unusually high numbers of answers changed from wrong to right.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City Council wants its own experts to help oversee the Sewerage and Water Board
The move comes three months before Orleans Parish residents will vote on whether to change the city’s charter to add a council member to the utility’s governing board.
Posted inEnvironment, Land Use, Opinion
Black communities in St. James on the losing end of Louisiana’s ‘big win’
A resident’s lament: “It’s like we aren’t even here.”
Posted inInside the News Room
The Lens’ Week in Review: OPSB suspends four troubled schools from enrollment system
Mayor Cantrell appears to have broken state law with private Sewerage and Water Board conference calls. Group proposes strict new rules for short-term rentals.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Puerto Rico one year later: Will the island be as lucky as we were post-Katrina?
A closer look at the disaster response Trump calls one of FEMA’s best efforts.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Group introduces short-term rental ordinance that would limit licenses to hosts’ residences
The Residents for Ethical and Sustainable Tourism ordinance has been presented to the council. STR critic says she is optimistic that a council member will introduce it for consideration.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Emails: Cantrell held private phone meetings with majority of water board directors, appearing to violate law
The conference calls were held days before a major staff shakeup. Cantrell administration previously denied “secret meetings.”
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
District halts enrollment at four charter schools that could close this spring
Harney charter school is facing a budget deficit due to an enrollment shortage. The school has faced numerous warnings for failing to comply with district policies.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Searching for social and political healing at a time of deep national shame
Step two: We must learn to listen to each other.
Posted inInside the News Room
Week in Review: City Council again approves short-term rental freeze
City Council again approves short-term rental freeze The city’s freeze on the most popular type of short-term rental license got one step closer to being codified in municipal law last week. The city council unanimously voted to accept the recommendations of the City Planning Commission, which endorsed the temporary ban in July. There is only one […]