High suspension rates plague New Orleans schools. Seven years after an attempt to lower them, educators see little progress.
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Use of seclusion rooms remains focus of debate at Morris Jeff charter school
Parents were stunned to learn that their kindergarteners were isolated by teachers, a practice that school administrators say is warranted in some cases to calm down children.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics
Censorship of inmate mail at Orleans Prison alleged in civil rights lawsuit against Gusman
By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer | Orleans Parish Prison inmates can receive bodice rippers and The Times-Picayune by mail, but not serious novels or a periodical on prisoner rights, according to civil-rights attorneys who have filed a suit against Sheriff Marlin Gusman alleging censorship. Civil rights attorney Mary Howell, her colleague Elizabeth Cumming, […]
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Board meets to discuss student retention, test scores, fundraising
The three biggest issues facing Success Prep Academy are student retention, maintaining a steady influx of donation dollars and improving student test scores, according to the Success Prep Board of Directors, which had its monthly meeting on Sept. 7. With improved scores in mind, the board was briefed on a new curriculum that will help […]
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September board agenda released
Tonight, the Lycee Francais school board will meet and discuss reports as well as new and old business. Review the agenda LFNO.BOD Agenda 9-12-11
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Success Prep Agenda released
Review Success Prep’s September Board meeting agenda SPA BOD Agenda September
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Deputy jailed on rape, kidnapping charges
Correction: An earlier version of this story mistakenly reported that the deputy had a court appearance on Monday. In fact, the District Attorney’s Office has until Nov. 9 to accept or refuse charges; a court appearance is not scheduled. By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer| An Orleans Parish sheriff’s deputy was arrested Friday on […]