The $10,000 grant announced today will help finance the ongoing battle over purchasing records that the city refuses to release.
Posted inSchools
Lusher board votes against recognizing union, likely sending matter to an election
The next move is up to the union organizers.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Parking administrator who was forced out says deputy mayor spoke of bid-rigging
Thirty-year employee trying to get job back through Civil Service appeal.
Posted inSchools
School Board signs no-bid contract for monitoring state tests at some campuses
Two people will visit the schools on one of the days of testing next week.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Dialogue and compromise — not boycotts — key to easing Israel-Palestine torment
Anti-Defamation League district leader rebuts recent pro-Palestine column
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Education panelists applaud progress while recognizing need for more growth
Orleans superintendent, other education leaders also discuss unification, transparency at forum
Posted inEnvironment
Nothing neutral about the fight over the rebuilding of Napoleon Avenue median
Councilwoman Stacy Head is leading a revolt against the crown.
Posted inSchools
Enhanced test monitoring at RSD charters likely will be less than promised
Leaders of 20 charter-school organizations pledged to hire outside monitors to oversee all four days of state testing, but it appears that most will pay for only one day. Further, none of the charter groups contacted by The Lens sought competitive bids for the work, which school officials said could run up to $4,250 per day per school, most of which will go to one company.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Opinion
To accelerate prison reform, put a human face on mass incarceration
Personal stories of redemption behind bars can help America redeem itself from failed prison policies.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City to appeal Lens’ public-records victory, keeping purchasing records hidden
A judge granted the city of New Orleans’ request Monday to put on hold his order to provide public records of city spending requested by The Lens until the city can appeal his ruling from last month. At a March 18 hearing, Civil District Court Judge Kern Reese ordered the city to immediately produce its […]