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Timely coverage of the people, policies, and events shaping New Orleans and Louisiana. This category delivers clear, factual reporting that keeps readers informed about local government, community issues, and stories that matter most to everyday residents.

Scholarship students at SUNO describe broken promises, unexplained charges

University officials confirmed problems with a handful of scholarships this year, but it’s not yet clear if they are more widespread. SUNO is conducting an audit.
by Madeline Aruffo January 25, 2021 Updated January 25, 2021

NOLA Public Schools suspends COVID-19 testing, pending state review

FDA warns of false negatives with the test the school district was using.
by Marta Jewson and Philip Kiefer January 22, 2021 Updated January 23, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 112: Virtual standstill

A growing backlog in Criminal District Court. And a drop in public school attendance from before the pandemic.
by Carolyne Heldman January 22, 2021 Updated March 11, 2021

NOLA Public Schools to remain virtual-only for now

Though city health data has improved, officials say there is more work to be done.
by Marta Jewson January 21, 2021 Updated January 24, 2021

Council defers library board appointment after public pushback

by Michael Isaac Stein January 21, 2021 Updated January 21, 2021

After break, some Tulane professors worry about return to campus

Tulane resumed in-person classes this week, but even its extensive COVID response didn’t control outbreaks last semester.
by Philip Kiefer January 20, 2021 Updated January 20, 2021

‘The system is at a breaking point’: New DA, public defenders work to reduce backlog of cases at Criminal District Court

Jason Williams is re-screening cases accepted by Cannizzaro’s administration, and public defenders say many low-level cases should be dismissed or diverted.
by Nick Chrastil January 20, 2021 Updated January 20, 2021

K-12 enrollment down statewide, in Orleans Parish

Declines seen across the state. Lower enrollment in pre-K, kindergarten accounted for about half of the enrollment drops, officials said.
by Marta Jewson January 19, 2021 Updated January 19, 2021

NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases decline; announcement on reopening could come this week

District officials have said Thursday is the earliest they will evaluate health data.
by Marta Jewson January 19, 2021 Updated January 19, 2021

New DA says ‘large swath’ of prosecutors from Cannizzaro administration will stay on

But Williams told The Lens he plans to shake up the leadership in the office.
by Nick Chrastil January 15, 2021 Updated January 15, 2021

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