The city’s health director also outlined metrics the city aims to hit to reopen schools.
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ACLU files public records lawsuit against state DOC for information on emergency prisoner release panel
DOC says they are “fully committed to providing documents,” citing pandemic as reason for delay
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.