She said filing fees should be waived more often because poor people can’t afford them.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
In re-election bid, Chris Bruno emphasizes efficiency in handling cases in Civil District Court
He also worked to create a “self-help” desk to deal with common questions faced by people who don’t have lawyers.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Lloyd J. Medley touts experience as he runs for fourth term as Civil District Judge
His opponent has criticized his courtroom management, but Medley said he’s never gotten a complaint.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Nakisha Ervin-Knott says she’ll work hard to bring efficiency, respect to Civil District Court
She said Judge Lloyd J. Medley Jr. has treated some women unfairly in court.
Posted inSchools
Recovery School District, charters embarking on a unique year in spotlight
As of this academic year, the RSD is out of the business of directly running schools. All the schools under its auspices are now charters, and the national education world’s attention is on how this first-of-its-kind arrangement will work. The Lens is teaming up with The Hechinger Report to report on the intricacies of something that’s called a district but is made up of myriad independent schools.
Posted inEvents, Government & Politics
Join The Lens for an Election Night watch party at Rusty Nail in warehouse district
Our unique precinct-by-precinct city map will let you see results roll in as soon as returns are filed.
Posted inOpinion
Is debunking our obsession with what’s hip about New Orleans just the latest way to seem hip?
A Tulane conference contends that playing up what’s unique about New Orleans has a way of masking what’s wrong. The columnist doesn’t buy it.
Posted inEnvironment, Opinion
Not-so-hidden GOP agenda: Help us put EPA on the endangered species list
If strangled environmental protection is what we want, we can have that happen very soon.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Charter group CEO offered three-year contract with added pay for meeting key goals
New Beginnings chief had been working on a month-to-month basis for a year as network explored contract issues.
Posted inOpinion, Schools
School board needs clear direction, not superintendent who will tolerate ambiguity
Some school board members seem to be searching for the elusive perfect superintendent.