After school officials announced they would test school water for lead in 2016, they decided to install filters instead. But the school district has yet to sign a contract with a filter company.
Posted inSchools
Lafayette Academy students at little risk of asbestos-related health problems, doctor tells parents
Asbestos removal work happened when kids were in school. But a Children’s Hospital lung doctor says their exposure was “negligible.”
Posted inOpinion, Schools
How about creating schools with more purpose than test scores and letter grades?
Students benefit, but so do their communities.
Posted inInside the News Room
The Lens’ Week in Review: At mayor’s urging, 911 board abruptly fires director
The governing board of the Orleans Parish Communication District, which runs the city’s 911 service, fired longtime Executive Director Stephen Gordon in a meeting that, to put it mildly, was unusual. The move came at the strong recommendation of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who doesn’t directly run the 911 board but has considerable sway over it. […]
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Orleans school district cites Harney charter school for possible violations of federal law
The school has racked up nine district warnings this year.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
In apparently illegal meeting, 911 board fires director
Mayor urged board to fire and replace 911 call center director. Her spokesman offered only vague explanations.
Posted inSchools
Three top Orleans school district officials resign
The shakeup at the central office comes as RSD schools transition back to local oversight.
Posted inSchools
Turnover continues at Harney charter school as board selects another principal
Former assistant principal is the fourth leader the board has picked in the past year.
Posted inEnvironment, Opinion
Leap to solar in Louisiana requires mandating that utilities use renewables
Forty-two states already back ‘community solar’ — not Louisiana.
Posted inInside the News Room
Week in Review: Asbestos clean-up at two schools; School had money when it deferred benefits
Two schools are undergoing asbestos abatement.