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Four employees at Singleton fired after ‘systemic’ irregularities discovered on standardized tests

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.
by Marta Jewson January 23, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson January 23, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Judge blocks Einstein Charter School’s attempt to depose superintendent

The Orleans Parish School Board sued the charter network over its transportation policy.
by Marta Jewson January 22, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

‘Black and Blue’ upends policing stereotypes — as did the remarkable Yvonne Bechet

Who says cops have to be hostile to communities they police?
by Cara Romanik January 22, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Auditors raise questions about financial management at Harney charter school

by Marta Jewson January 19, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

‘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.
by Jed Horne January 17, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson January 9, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson January 8, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Charles Maldonado January 8, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Anne Mueller January 5, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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