Behind The Lens episode 99: This is the way we go to school
Colleges and elementary schools are back in session. Wait, why is that news? Oh right.
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Broken air conditioner delays Bricolage Academy students’ return to campus
District and school officials said ventilation components of the HVAC system were not part of the problem. The building is properly ventilated, they said. It’s just too hot.
OPSB rolls forward property tax rate, adopts new process for charter approvals
In COVID-19 update, officials say that about 38 percent of students have opted to stay home.
‘I couldn’t sleep’: Unemployment recipients shocked by overpayment notices as LWC admits error
New Orleans City Council passes restrictions on police use of tear gas
Under ordinance, tear gas can be used only to prevent loss of life, injury or to dislodge a barricaded violent suspect. It's not yet clear how the department will interpret the language in policy.
Convention Center has spent nearly $50 million from reserves to keep operations going
Tax revenues for 2020 now expected to be less than half what officials estimated in 2019 due to collapsed tourism industry.
In DA candidate forum, candidates say they will put an end to tough on crime approach
Some Tulane students are isolating at Airbnbs after testing positive for COVID-19
Students who spoke to The Lens reported little oversight from the university after opting to stay in an off-campus vacation rental.
Virtual learning resumes Wednesday, NOLA Public Schools announces
Hurricane Sally delayed the district's plan to return to in-person learning. Schools can open to students Thursday.
City presents jail renovation plan to council committee as an alternative to new mental health facility
Committee members appear to support renovation plans as litigation over a Phase III continues in federal court
