“Losing Ground” coastal-loss project by Lens, ProPublica wins national award
Multimedia effort lets readers take an in-depth look at rapidly disappearing coastline.
Change to Open Meetings Law catches at least two charter boards off guard
Law passed last year says public bodies can't count weekends in providing 24-hour notice to public.
Two city charter schools engaging with teachers unions for bargaining
Sheriff’s Office doesn’t pay deputies for all time worked, federal labor suit alleges
Former deputy says he wasn't paid for required time before and after shift.
Despite passing controversial measure, city hasn’t shut off water to scofflaws
No one in New Orleans has had water service turned off for failure to pay trash bill.
Morris Jeff charter school again approves teachers union for collective bargaining
The faculty will now be associated with the United Teachers of New Orleans.
Shabby chic gives way to merely chic: How come? It’s the economy, stupid
In reality, much of the trumpeted social healing of our ancient problems amounts to little more than optics, the columnist argues.
Lagniappe Academies board turns daily control over to teachers as shutdown begins
Lens, ProPublica win award for innovation and watchdog journalism for ‘Losing Ground’
It's the third time the project has been recognized nationally.
The Urban Conservancy’s Dana Eness is April’s Newsmaker (video)
Join us to talk about concrete front lawns on April 16.
