Skip to content

Focused On

  • ICE in Orleans
  • Justice
  • Katrina20
  • Schools

Main Navigation

The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate
The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate

Focused On

  • ICE in Orleans
  • Justice
  • Katrina20
  • Schools

Topics

  • Criminal Justice
  • Environment
  • Government & Politics
  • Land Use
  • Schools

Sign Up for the Latest News

  • The Lens Newsletter
  • About The Lens
  • Our Staff

Follow The Lens

  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Listen to Behind The Lens Podcast

  • Spotify
  • Katrina20
  • Criminal Justice
  • Schools
  • Opinion
  • In the N.O.
  • Environment
  • Podcast
  • About The Lens
  • Support Us

Author: Kelsey Foster

Neighbors complain about construction hours at new Morris Jeff school in Mid-City

April 4, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Contractor has an incentive to finish early.

Neighbors complain about construction hours at new Morris Jeff school in Mid-City

April 4, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Contractor has an incentive to finish early.

InspireNOLA group to add two executive directors as it bids for third school

April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Both Karr and Harte can expect $500,000 surpluses as OPSB coughs up deferred tax revenues owed to the schools.

Algiers school group bids for as many as six charters in Baton Rouge and Shreveport areas

April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
If charters for additional schools are granted by the state, the Algiers Association's board would have to add members from the new area.

Collegiate Academies’ future growth to come from new schools, not takeovers

April 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
The board’s growth committee addressed the issue at a recent meeting.

Big jumps in enrollment forecast at Landry-Walker and Algiers Tech Academy

March 6, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Upgrades ranging from parking to air conditioning sought for three schools. Plans move forward to build Martin Behrman Academy a new campus.

InspireNOLA ponders taking on administrative duties performed by Algiers charter group

February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Switch would require hiring four to six staffers at a cost that could top $500,000 with benefits, directors say.

KIPP triples surplus, readies new schools in Hollygrove, eastern New Orleans

February 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
New financial controls urged by auditors will be fully implemented by June, board treasurer says.

Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy strives for a C; charter renewal at stake, CEO says

February 5, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Transportation costs near $3,000 as school band prepares for Carnival debut in six parades.

Board renews contracts with Karr, Harte school leaders; enrollments rising

January 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
One new school is already over capacity and the other is nearing it.

Posts navigation

  • «
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • …
  • 13
  • »

About The Lens

The Lens fights to reveal and report on issues that impact the community and the region. Staunchly defending the public's right to know and deeply committed to sharing our knowledge with the community at large. We center human impact in all our work.

Our reporting has more urgency than ever.

Sign up to get the latest news on New Orleans and the Gulf South sent directly to your inbox.

 
 

Support The Lens

We depend on your support. A generous gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you this service.

Donate Now

Most Popular

Sheltering in place through the ICE stormSheltering in place through the ICE stormDecember 12, 2025Gus BennettICE enforcement
Why New Orleans Became Trump’s Newest Immigration TargetWhy New Orleans Became Trump’s Newest Immigration TargetDecember 12, 2025Jamiles Lartey, The Marshall ProjectICE enforcement
City Council passes ordinance effectively removing all penalties for simple marijuana possession under city law, pardons roughly 10,000 past casesCity Council passes ordinance effectively removing all penalties for simple marijuana possession under city law, pardons roughly 10,000 past casesAugust 5, 2021Nick ChrastilCriminal Justice

The Lens
The Lens fights to reveal and report on issues that impact the community and the region. Staunchly defending the public's right to know and deeply committed to sharing our knowledge with the community at large. We center human impact in all our work.
  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • About The Lens
  • Our Staff
  • Contact us
  • Corrections
  • Support The Lens
  • Get The Lens Newsletter
INN Member LION Member
© 2024 The Lens. All Rights Reserved.

Our reporting has more urgency than ever.


For more than a decade, we have reported on issues as well as public policy meant to address the needs of residents. The Lens seeks to focus on the inherent inequality that has created a multi-tiered system. We, at The Lens seek to uncover, illuminate, inform and take part in a forward-looking community. Join us.

 
 

Continue to The Lens