View the numbers here.
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EP Harney prepares for first day of school; board ignores local budget act requirement
The Spirit of Excellence Academy, which governs Edgar P. Harney Elementary, met briefly Monday night to discuss last minute preparations for the first day of school. Students will return to class on August 15. Currently, enrollment stands at 394 students, although numbers currently fluctuate once classes begin. The board spproved the academic calendar for the […]
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Public invited to add voice to discussion on changing media
In response to unprecedented changes sweeping the New Orleans journalism landscape, a forum is being held Wednesday night at Loyola University to ask community members what kind of news and information they want and how they want it delivered. The event will be from 7 to 9 p.m., preceded by a reception at 6:30. It […]
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
2012-13 budget available for review
Inspect the budget for the ReNEW schools here.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Board meeting agenda released
The ReNEW board meeting agenda can be found here.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Interim site for school to be ready in the nick of time
“It’s good to work with professionals,” NOMMA Commandant Col. Bill Davis said, in a reference to Woodward Design + Build construction firm. “They said they’re going to be done by Friday the 10th.” At their monthly meeting, Col. Davis updated the New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy board on efforts to prepare the school’s interim site for […]
Posted inInvestigations
Operation REACH's daycare center facing license revocation
Update, 11:34 a.m.: The general counsel for the Division of Administrative Law informed The Lens early Tuesday morning that The Knowledge Garden had requested a continuance of their hearing late Monday evening. As of 9 a.m., Knowledge Garden officials were in a phone conference with the division to set a new hearing date. Stay tuned […]
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Proposed 2012-13 budget released
Review the spreadsheet data here (pdf).
Posted inInside the News Room
Veteran editor and reporter joins The Lens for watchdog coverage
The Lens announces the addition of Steve Myers to its staff as deputy managing editor and senior staff writer. Myers will help guide The Lens’ development and digital strategy, ensuring that The Lens uses the latest tools and technology to conduct its public-interest journalism. Myers has experience in database analysis, environmental reporting and traditional follow-the-money […]