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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.

NOLA Public Schools declines to renew Crocker College Prep; 17 charters win new contracts

Crocker was one of five schools with academic results that triggered ‘comprehensive review,’ a process that was expanded during the pandemic.
by Marta Jewson December 8, 2020 Updated December 8, 2020

Study: OneApp’s half-mile ‘priority’ is more likely to benefit white, higher-income students

About 15 percent of high-income kindergarten applicants had the priority for a high-demand school, compared to 8.7 percent of low-income applicants.
by Marta Jewson December 8, 2020 Updated December 9, 2020

City’s request to stop construction of Phase III jail facility should be denied, federal judge recommends

In scathing report, judge says he has “lost trust” in the city.
by Nick Chrastil December 7, 2020 Updated December 11, 2020

J.C. Romero tops OPSB incumbent Leslie Ellison in school board races

Ellison lost by 10 points after nearly winning outright in November.
by Marta Jewson December 5, 2020 Updated December 5, 2020

Voters shoot down all three Cantrell-backed tax proposals

The French Quarter sales tax renewal, which was used to pay for Louisiana State Police patrols, was also rejected.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 5, 2020 Updated December 5, 2020

Jason Williams will be next Orleans Parish DA

Williams defeated Keva Landrum in Saturday's election. He has pledged to end the policies of mass incarceration in the city.
by Nick Chrastil December 5, 2020 Updated December 5, 2020

NOLA Public Schools to present charter renewal slate Tuesday

One-third of the 18 schools up for renewal have D or F letter grades.
by Marta Jewson December 4, 2020 Updated December 4, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 107: ‘But that isn’t true’

The Proposition 2 campaign. DA candidates pledge a comprehensive review of non-unanimous jury verdicts. The OPSB races. And rising COVID cases in schools.
by Carolyne Heldman December 4, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

After weeks of uncertainty, National Guard will continue to provide COVID-19 testing in New Orleans

The lack of certainty on federal support can hamper the state's ability to respond to the crisis.
by Philip Kiefer December 4, 2020 Updated December 4, 2020

Nearly half of NOLA Public Schools campuses have a COVID-19 case, 839 quarantining

Two schools reported more than 100 people quarantining.
by Marta Jewson December 3, 2020 Updated December 3, 2020

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