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Coronavirus

Opening schools should be only restriction lifted in ‘foreseeable future,’ Avegno says

The city’s health director also outlined metrics the city aims to hit to reopen schools.
by Marta Jewson August 12, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

ACLU files public records lawsuit against state DOC for information on emergency prisoner release panel

by Nick Chrastil August 11, 2020 Updated August 11, 2020

‘A school year unlike any other’: As city schools start year virtually, figuring out special education is a challenge for educators, parents

School buildings can be opened for special education services, but that decision is made by each charter school group.
by Marta Jewson August 11, 2020 Updated August 14, 2020

Landlord Joshua Bruno once again issues three-day eviction notices in apparent violation of CARES Act

Bruno sent out similar notices in April, even though the city had an active moratorium on evictions at the time.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 11, 2020 Updated August 12, 2020

New Orleans will launch ‘community learning hubs’ at libraries, rec centers to help students without internet access

Public schools are starting online, but officials are still working to close a connectivity gap of up to 20 percent.
by Marta Jewson August 5, 2020 Updated August 5, 2020

New Orleans City Council questions schools reopening

City Councilmembers heard from officials and members of the public at a hearing Monday. While NOLA Public Schools will start the school year online, some private and independent schools are opening soon.
by Marta Jewson August 3, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

Library employees worried that city’s response to infected worker could increase risk of spread

After the city shut down three locations for deep cleans, their employees were reassigned to unaffected branches.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 3, 2020 Updated August 4, 2020

Positive COVID-19 test pushes Plessy Community School training online

Students in New Orleans will not return for in-person classes until at least next month. But many teachers are still being called in for professional development.
by Marta Jewson August 3, 2020 Updated August 3, 2020

Teachers, community members urge NOLA Public Schools to require stronger protections for charter school employees

OPSB typically has only limited control over semi-autonomous charter schools.
by Marta Jewson July 30, 2020 Updated July 30, 2020

Protesters block access to courts, force City Hall to lock its doors in anti-eviction demonstration

Protesters said that the city and state either need to provide adequate rental assistance or shut down eviction court.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 30, 2020 Updated July 30, 2020

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