Charter school supporters and advocates frequently point to the broad choices that families have when seeking a school in New Orleans, where most of the 82 public schools are charters and most accept applications from across the city. But the concept of choice butts against the reality of supply and demand in a city where many schools rate only average or below. Nearly 12,000 children in New Orleans chose their desired schools through the city’s mostly unified enrollment system this spring — but only half got their No. 1 choice, according to recently released results.
Children have a right to know where food comes from, and that's a wonderful opportunity for hands-on learning.
The Lens isn't the only watchdog in New Orleans. New Orleans Inspector General Ed Quatrevaux is another.
Pension funds are waking up to the financial risks of ignoring the climate risks posed by Big Oil.
Head of regional flood authority says Lake Borgne levee district now unable to fix major problems.
Last day will come a month sooner than first planned, and students are being dismissed two hours earlier.
Much remains mysterious about the ethical rot that led federal prosecutors to indulge in anonymous online chatter.
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Further research necessary, scientists say; state still hasn't made final decision on building diversions.
Decision means the site returns to control of the Orleans Parish School Board.
