Appealing an earlier ruling for news outlet, Cannizzaro’s office says that public records requests for so-called “DA subpoenas” were too broad. The Lens is asking for more records.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Investigation into Entergy paid actor scandal delayed by new cache of evidence
New Orleans City Council set to vote on pushing the deadline to October. Investigators say they need more time to review additional records.
Posted inOpinion, Schools
College today: pricey socialist hotbed or merciless exploiter of untenured labor?
For all Trump’s attacks on people who think, the big problem with college is cost.
Posted inInside the News Room
Week in Review: Some charter schools are welcoming special-needs students. It’s expensive.
This week featured a look at New Orleans charter schools that have developed reputations for accommodating kids with special needs. It was produced in partnership with The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Although all schools must accept students with disabilities, a few New Orleans charter schools, including […]
Posted inSchools
Newly unified Orleans school district hires director of charter board compliance
Charter advocates question whether the measures will step on schools’ autonomy, but community advocates say the work is necessary.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
As budget season approaches, Cantrell administration offers little on traffic camera plans
As a candidate for mayor, Cantrell promised to scrap traffic cameras. But camera tickets generate tens of millions in annual revenue for the city.
Posted inCriminal Justice
City Council considers $100,000 for new crime cameras in Gentilly
The budget committee advanced a proposal to fund eight new cameras through the Gentilly Development District. The cameras would be linked to the city’s surveillance hub.
Posted inEnvironment, Opinion
Sure, nutria are wrecking our coast — but what about the devastation by two-legged mammals?
An intriguing new documentary misses the big picture.
Posted inSchools
These schools are opening their arms to special education students. Can they afford it?
Noble Minds appeals to kids with disabilities with therapy, social-emotional classes and a no-suspensions disciplinary policy. A number of New Orleans schools have put a greater emphasis on serving all students, including those with disabilities.
Posted inSchools
Ethics panel upholds nepotism ruling against charter school CEO
Ethics judges found that Friends of King CEO Doris Hicks violated anti-nepotism laws by hiring close relatives at her charter schools. She was ordered to leave her post and fined $20,000. Her lawyer said he plans to appeal.