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Harney employee pay remains a question, pending Thursday school board vote

The district is also seeking federal funds from the charter school group.
by Marta Jewson January 16, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Harney students return to many familiar faces, new management

The Orleans Parish school district took over the charter school during winter break.
by Marta Jewson January 14, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Cantrell PAC slams tourism leader over ‘unhinged’ Lens interview

The Lens' fake subpoena records suit comes to an end. Orleans Parish takes over embattled Harney charter school. And a new episode of Behind The Lens.
by Charles Maldonado January 12, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Behind The Lens episode 14: ‘Unduly burdensome’

Scott Sternberg has a wrap-up of The Lens' fake subpoena lawsuit. Charles Maldonado talks short-term rental regulations. And reporter Julie Dermansky talks about Louisiana politics and climate change.
by Tom Wright January 11, 2019 Updated December 14, 2019

Zooming in on ACORN’s Wade Rathke and a time before the far right owned ‘populism’

Founder is sowing seeds for an international ACORN revival.
by Nick Taylor January 10, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

State Supreme Court denies Orleans DA’s appeal request in fake subpoena records lawsuit

Lower courts had ordered the agency to produce fake subpoenas from a 16-month window. With the high court's denial, those decisions stand.
by Marta Jewson January 9, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Orleans Parish transitions Harney to direct-run school over long winter break

Twenty-seven Harney employees are returning as district staff. The district plans to close the school this spring.
by Marta Jewson January 9, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Cantrell PAC responds to tourism leader’s ‘unhinged’ Lens interview

Perry, president of New Orleans & Company, slammed city government in Behind The Lens interview.
by Charles Maldonado January 8, 2019 Updated December 25, 2019

Week in Review: Trauma is the norm for many New Orleans kids. This school was made for them.

The New Orleans Center for Resilience serves children with some of the most extreme behavior needs in the city, often stemming from trauma or mental illness.
by Marta Jewson January 5, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Citizen groups back plan to better fund and manage city green space

Millage recipients will have to accept coordinated planning.
by Scott Howard January 4, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

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