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District halts enrollment at four charter schools that could close this spring

Harney charter school is facing a budget deficit due to an enrollment shortage. The school has faced numerous warnings for failing to comply with district policies.
by Marta Jewson September 10, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Searching for social and political healing at a time of deep national shame

Step two: We must learn to listen to each other.
by The Rev. William Barnwell September 8, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: City Council again approves short-term rental freeze

by Marta Jewson September 8, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council again approves short-term rental freeze

Council also approves new crime cameras in Gentilly. Results of investigation into astroturfing at public meetings will be delayed until next month.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 6, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens fake subpoena suit against New Orleans DA goes before state appeals court

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.
by Marta Jewson September 6, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 5, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by C.W. Cannon September 3, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Some charter schools are welcoming special-needs students. It’s expensive.

by Charles Maldonado September 1, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson August 31, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

As budget season approaches, Cantrell administration offers little on traffic camera plans

by Michael Isaac Stein August 31, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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