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Children return to schools without promised water filters to screen lead

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.
by Marta Jewson August 14, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.”
by Jess Clark August 13, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

How about creating schools with more purpose than test scores and letter grades?

Students benefit, but so do their communities.
by Folwell Dunbar August 13, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens’ Week in Review: At mayor’s urging, 911 board abruptly fires director

by Charles Maldonado August 11, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Orleans school district cites Harney charter school for possible violations of federal law

The school has racked up nine district warnings this year.
by Marta Jewson August 9, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Charles Maldonado August 9, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Three top Orleans school district officials resign

The shakeup at the central office comes as RSD schools transition back to local oversight.
by Marta Jewson August 8, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson August 7, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Leap to solar in Louisiana requires mandating that utilities use renewables

Forty-two states already back 'community solar' — not Louisiana.
by Kevin Fitzwilliam August 6, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Asbestos clean-up at two schools; School had money when it deferred benefits

Two schools are undergoing asbestos abatement.
by Marta Jewson August 4, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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