Kennedy HS whistleblower sues charter group
After the employee went public, investigations at the Gentilly High School uncovered myriad graduation problems and many seniors had to return to complete summer coursework.
Author: Marta Jewson
- About Marta Jewson
- Marta Jewson covers education in New Orleans for The Lens. She began her reporting career covering charter schools for The Lens and helped found the hyperlocal news site Mid-City Messenger. Jewson returned to New Orleans in the fall of 2014 after covering education for the St. Cloud Times in Minnesota. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with majors in journalism and social welfare and a concentration in educational policy studies. Jewson has covered New Orleans schools for 15 years through the nation's largest education reform experiment. She was a founding member of the outlet's Charter School Reporting Corps and was instrumental in holding schools accountable to sunshine laws during the rapid expansion of charter schools in the city.
New Orleans schools meal service to go to two days per week, will still provide five days worth of food
Meal pickups will only be open Monday and Wednesday beginning next week.
NOLA Public Schools, charters work to feed students, provide internet, amid school closures
District and charter officials say they are screening workers for temperatures before preparing food.
With schools out, Governor waives LEAP, attendance requirements for academic year
Educators say the move takes pressure off of students and teachers alike in an unprecedented time.
NOLA Public Schools buys 5,000 wireless hotspots for students during statewide school closure
With public schools closed for a month, learning has largely shifted online.
Governor agrees to suspend LEAP testing
Schools are closed at least until April. Tests were set to begin at some schools by the end of March.
Mayor orders non-essential businesses to close, essentials to remain open
The move follows Governor John Bel Edwards' order to close bars and limit restaurants to carryout and delivery. Grocery stores, health facilities and pharmacies will remain open.
Schools provide student meals during statewide closure
Eight meal-distribution sites were up and running Monday with several more expected to open throughout the week.
Governor closes public schools statewide amid coronavirus outbreak
Schools will close starting Monday and remain closed until April 13.
OPSB approves emergency declaration in response to coronavirus
Move will allow officials to quickly hire nurses, purchase supplies to prepare for potential closures.
