Reporters Michael Isaac Stein and Caroline Sinders talk about their five-part series on surveillance in New Orleans.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Neighborhoods Watched: The Rise of Urban Mass Surveillance
New Orleans has spent millions to expand its police surveillance powers. But without formal oversight or regulation, citizens have largely been left in the dark about what tools and techniques the city is using to spy on them.
Posted inSchools
School district officials update board on COVID-19 vaccine for younger students, charter renewal
The board also introduced a new anti-retaliation policy to protect parents and school staff.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council defers vote on Cantrell’s $77M federal COVID recovery spending plan over lack of details
The ordinances would allocate the first dollars from the estimated $380 million the city expects to receive from the federal American Rescue Plan.
Posted inSchools
NOLA Public Schools issues warning to Bricolage Academy over special education services
The warning letter, an elevation from a previous and less serious warning that was not posted publicly, says the school must complete a review of all special education files by early next year.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools: COVID-19 quarantines underreported due to data error
COVID-19 cases in district schools remain low.
Posted inOpinion
When the means just defy the ends
The Lusher charter board’s decision to close a meeting to the public — and use attorney-client privilege to justify it — suggests that its members view the public itself as an adverse party.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 146: A parole board matter
An Angola prisoner says his parole was revoked illegally. An explainer on school COVID data. And a plan to give civilian municipal employees limited police powers.
Posted inInside the News Room
The Lens wins eight Press Club awards, including three top prizes
The Lens took home top honors in the podcast, digital special section and government/political reporting categories.
Posted inSchools
District accuses Singleton Charter School of rehiring employee who failed background check
NOLA Public Schools reports Singleton officials said the employee has been terminated.