The ordinances would allocate the first dollars from the estimated $380 million the city expects to receive from the federal American Rescue Plan.
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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.
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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An Angola prisoner says his parole was revoked illegally.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.
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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.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
NOPD would deputize civilian municipal employees under new plan from Cantrell administration
The plan received preliminary approval this week from a City Council committee, but still needs final approval from the full council.
Posted inCriminal Justice
No recommendation, or denial, on new jail building from City Planning Commission
A Tuesday commission vote on the proposal came out 4 to 4.
Posted inCoronavirus
What we know about how schools collect COVID data and make quarantine decisions
The NOLA Public Schools district recently criticized a state policy loosening school quarantine guidelines for unvaccinated contacts.