Local chefs prevail—so far—in fight to strengthen Gulf fisheries
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Trauma is the norm for many New Orleans kids. This school was made for them.
A staggering percentage of kids in New Orleans experience trauma. Safe spaces at schools are hard to come by.
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Week in review: a look at the powerful software behind the city’s surveillance system
Plus a year in review from our weekly podcast Behind The Lens. A vote to hand control of McDonogh 35 to a charter group means New Orleans is likely to become the first major city in the country without traditional, direct-run schools. And one of the city’s most desirable elementary schools will not accept new pre-K students next year.
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A year in review from Behind The Lens: ‘Very few colossal failures’
Happy New Year from Behind The Lens.
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‘Holy cow’: the powerful software behind the city’s surveillance system
Software package can track movement and identify objects and people. The suite also includes “predictive policing” software, but officials say the city isn’t using it.
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With expected privatization of McDonogh 35, New Orleans is poised to become an all-charter city
By handing over McDonogh 35 to a contractor, the city will no longer have any direct-run schools in 2019. The board votes Thursday.
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Baby Ben won’t admit new pre-K students next year
The formerly district-run school converted to a charter school over the summer.
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Vote on short-term rental restrictions delayed until next month
The proposal would limit residential whole-home rentals to property owners with homestead exemptions. Kristin Palmer, who authored the plan unveiled last week, said she wants to delay the vote until after the holidays to allow the public to weigh in.
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McDonogh 35 alumni board fears charter group takeover
The school district is expected to make an announcement about the future of McDonogh 35 Senior High School this week.
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Councilwoman proposes homestead requirement for residential short-term rentals
Lawyer asks for federal investigation of Entergy’s charitable arm. Teachers have to reapply for their own jobs at charter school facing takeover and eventual closure.