By Tom Gogola, The Lens staff writer | City officials Tuesday could take the first moves to expand the city’s number of taxicabs by as many as 120 Tuesday as they discuss a series of ordinances meant to improve the frequently criticized fleet. The expansion would come as handicapped-accessible vehicles are required as part of […]
Posted inSchools
New documents, close reading of study show leader of Operation REACH got facts wrong
By Jessica Williams, The Lens staff writer | After The Lens reported on a troubled education nonprofit that lost the bulk of its federal funding, its embattled leader, Kyshun Webster, said that he, not the governmental service agency AmeriCorps, severed the financial ties. And when critics pointed to Webster’s generous salary and executive allowance as […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
Public Defender says sheriff doesn't provide place for attorney, clients to meet privately
A new temporary jail built by Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman shows he is not serious about providing inmates with their constitutional right to private visits with their attorneys, according to a request for an injunction filed this morning. The Orleans Parish Public Defender’s Office filed the request in Civil District Court, alleging that Gusman […]
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Special board meeting agenda released
View the announced agenda for Monday’s special LFNO meeting scheduled for 6:30pm at 5401 S. Claiborne Ave, here.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Board meeting agenda released
Reprinted below is the agenda for the board governing Crocker Arts and Technology School: ADVOCACY FOR THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, INC. Board Meeting Saturday, March 24, 2012 Lawrence D. Crocker Arts and Technology School 1111 Milan Street New Orleans, LA 70115 11:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. Moment of Meditation 2. Roll Call […]
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations
Education nonprofit Operation Reach 'struggling for survival' and under investigation by federal agency
A nonprofit organization that earned acclaim tutoring students has drastically cut its programs because, former employees say, it lacked financial acumen and suffered from its leader’s extravagant spending.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations
Education nonprofit ‘struggling for survival’ and under investigation
A nonprofit organization that earned acclaim tutoring students has drastically cut its programs because, former employees say, it lacked financial acumen and suffered from its leader’s extravagant spending.
Posted inInvestigations, Schools
Brother of Operation Reach leader is accused of sexual assault
By Jessica Williams, The Lens staff writer | While unspecified financial concerns are at the heart of the federal government’s review of Operation REACH, an allegation of sexual assault by an employee has also cast a shadow over the troubled organization. A police report filed with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in May accuses Wilfred […]