The terminations at James M. Singleton Charter School follow an investigation by the state Department of Education. The state voided tests for at least 177 students, nearly half of its enrollment. A lawyer for the fired educators said they did nothing wrong.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Moton’s charter could be revoked for failing to identify children who need special education
The school district warned the school in August that it had to fix the problem.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Judge blocks Einstein Charter School’s attempt to depose superintendent
The Orleans Parish School Board sued the charter network over its transportation policy.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Opinion
‘Black and Blue’ upends policing stereotypes — as did the remarkable Yvonne Bechet
Who says cops have to be hostile to communities they police?
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Auditors raise questions about financial management at Harney charter school
The school’s chief financial officer is accused of breaking state ethics law for being paid on the side to do accounting.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
‘Fire and fury’? Or just more fakery: How to read the Trump takedown
Trump’s threat to ban the book has catapulted it to best-sellerdom.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Parents, protesters picket Einstein Charter Schools over lack of busing
The Orleans Parish School Board sued Einstein for failing to provide transportation, but the group argues public transit vouchers are good enough.
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School paid its CFO extra to do accounting work, ethics board alleges
Brent Washington was paid to do accounting work in addition to his CFO salary.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Judge can’t remember whether he used fake subpoenas while working as prosecutor
Defense attorneys are seeking a new trial because their client was convicted after the victim received a fake subpoena.
Posted inEvents, Schools
The Lens is hosting a public records workshop Jan. 11
On Jan. 11, learn how to use public records to hold your government agencies accountable.