Live blog: RTA may hear proposal on ferry operations at Thursday’s meeting
The Advocate reports that RTA could charge $2 per passenger to ride the Algiers ferry.
Crescent Leadership Academy wants to separate younger and older students
School looking for space close by so younger students don't pick up bad behavior from older ones.
Live chat Thursday: Discuss our standardized test cheating story
Join Lens reporter Jessica Williams at 12:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss her reporting.
State documents detail standardized test cheating, irregularities at New Orleans schools
In three recent testing years, 33 public schools have been flagged for problems and possible cheating on standardized tests — 12 more than once. A testing expert says these irregularities indicate cheating by teachers and administrators, who have a lot riding on their students' performance.
How The Lens investigated standardized testing problems
Which documents we used, what they told us, and what's missing.
Marine Fisheries Service expresses concerns about Myrtle Grove diversion
The agency's concerns mirror those voiced by opponents of diversions.
Sewerage and Water Board to start billing New Orleans schools for water use
Schools haven't been billed for water since Hurricane Katrina.
Bricolage board passes $1.4 million budget for first year of operation
School will operate out of Touro Synagogue, starting Aug. 19.
Einstein board waiting for former Intercultural Charter School’s campus to be fixed
School is taking over Michoud Boulevard campus, but repairs are still ongoing there.
Councilwoman delays home-elevation grants, criticizes lack of openness
Approval stalled after The Lens raises questions about $11.8 million program to raise 48 homes.
