When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools, educators shifted lessons online
Category: Coronavirus
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DOC to suspend prisoner release program as state enters phase two of reopening
The furlough review panel, meant to reduce the prison population, has approved just 97 prisoners for release as of Monday
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Cap, gown and mask: Kennedy HS seniors graduate in small ceremonies
The school held dozens of mini-ceremonies to ensure families and graduates could hear their senior’s name read aloud.
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City ‘pleasantly surprised’ at April tax collections as it moves to allocate $35 million for housing programs
In response to the death of George Floyd, dozens of residents call for reducing NOPD funding.
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City says funding new jail building would require ‘cutting basic city services’
It appeared that ‘Phase III’ was ready to move forward after years of debate. But with expected shortfalls due to COVID-19, City Hall says a new jail building could take funding away from other priorities.
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Some New Orleans workers scramble to organize as they’re pushed back into frontline jobs
Charlotte Wilcox and three of her coworkers from Still Perkin’ Coffee Shop have been on strike for two weeks.
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Drug hyped as viable treatment for COVID-19 makes its way to Louisiana hospitals, but experts remain unsure about effectiveness
Studies have thus far found only limited benefits from remdesivir.
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Early childhood lottery results delayed by COVID-19 closures, district says
Families have until June 5 to verify eligibility information.
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Oakdale union president says prison failed for days to isolate prisoners with coronavirus
Warden has been replaced after OSHA complaints were filed.
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NOLA Public Schools announces COVID-19 task force for reopening schools
Whether schools, which were closed March 13, will begin the school year online or in-person is still to be determined, but officials are planning for multiple scenarios.