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A behind-the-scenes look at how stories come to life at The Lens. This category shares the reporting process, editorial decisions, and collaborative work that shape investigative journalism.

Week in Review: Cantrell PAC slams tourism leader over ‘unhinged’ Lens interview

The Lens' fake subpoena records suit comes to an end. Orleans Parish takes over embattled Harney charter school. And a new episode of Behind The Lens.
by Charles Maldonado January 12, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Trauma is the norm for many New Orleans kids. This school was made for them.

The New Orleans Center for Resilience serves children with some of the most extreme behavior needs in the city, often stemming from trauma or mental illness.
by Marta Jewson January 5, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in review: a look at the powerful software behind the city’s surveillance system

Plus a year in review from our weekly podcast Behind The Lens. A vote to hand control of McDonogh 35 to a charter group means New Orleans is likely to become the first major city in the country without traditional, direct-run schools. And one of the city's most desirable elementary schools will not accept new pre-K students next year.
by Charles Maldonado December 22, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Councilwoman proposes homestead requirement for residential short-term rentals

Lawyer asks for federal investigation of Entergy's charitable arm. Teachers have to reapply for their own jobs at charter school facing takeover and eventual closure.
by Charles Maldonado December 15, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Habitual offender prosecutions down in New Orleans

by Marta Jewson December 1, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Harney charter board fires principal in meeting that may have violated Open Meetings Law

Plus city budget news, a new Behind The Lens and a columnist asks Mayor Cantrell to keep City Hall where it is.
by Charles Maldonado November 23, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: School closure decisions pack Orleans school board meeting

by Marta Jewson November 17, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Troubled school faces closure, possible criminal investigation over board mismanagement

The Lens' election maps, New Orleans school grades released, city budget process gets off to a rocky start and a new episode of Behind The Lens.
by Charles Maldonado November 10, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: ‘I had no choice but to move out. It was not livable.’

by Charles Maldonado November 3, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Mayor works on tool to identify ‘high-risk’ residents

Some wonder whether the information will end up in the hands of the police.
by Marta Jewson October 27, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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