Skip to content

Focused On

  • Katrina20
  • Justice
  • Living with Industry
  • NOLA Public Schools

Main Navigation

The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate
The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate

Focused On

  • Katrina20
  • Justice
  • Living with Industry
  • NOLA Public Schools

Topics

  • Criminal Justice
  • Environment
  • Government & Politics
  • Land Use
  • Schools

Sign Up for the Latest News

  • The Lens Newsletter
  • About The Lens
  • Our Staff

Follow The Lens

  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Listen to Behind The Lens Podcast

  • Spotify
  • Katrina20
  • Justice
  • Living with Industry
  • NOLA Public Schools

Category
Schools

Reporting on education in New Orleans and across Louisiana. This category explores how policies, leadership, and community voices shape the experiences of students, teachers, and families—covering everything from classroom challenges to school reforms and success stories.

Juvenile jail to stand just across the street from relocated McDonogh 35 High School

by Steve Beatty August 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Jo Ellen Smith announcement was premature, though School Board hopes to buy site

by Jessica Williams August 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon Charter gets temporary digs in Gentilly after lead levels scuttle earlier plan

by Jessica Williams August 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Pioneer of urban farm and school learns lessons of his own, hopes struggles lead to success

An idealistic New Yorker last year drew praise and donations for his urban farm and alternative school in the Lower 9th Ward, but after barely making it through the year, he admits he has a lot to learn.
by Ariella Cohen August 18, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

$40 million oil bonanza for public schools attracts little in the way of public input

by Jessica Williams August 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Judge upholds BESE's decision to revoke charter at Abramson; appeal planned

by Jessica Williams August 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Project connects donors to school teachers

by Jessica Williams August 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Abramson to argue in court that BESE didn't follow its own rules in revoking charter

by Jessica Williams August 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Innovative RSD planning process enters final month: public weighs in on needed changes

by Jessica Williams August 3, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Louisiana charter schools group posts online library of applicable laws and regulations

by Jessica Williams June 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Posts navigation

  • «
  • 1
  • …
  • 271
  • 272
  • 273
  • 274
  • 275
  • …
  • 277
  • »

About The Lens

The Lens fights to reveal and report on issues that impact the community and the region. Staunchly defending the public's right to know and deeply committed to sharing our knowledge with the community at large. We center human impact in all our work.

Support The Lens

We depend on your support. A generous gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you this service.

Donate Now

Newsletter

Sign up

Most Popular

Last call at the First and Last StopLast call at the First and Last StopNovember 20, 2025Katy Reckdahl and Gus BennettIn the N.O.
How cornbread dressing was banned from Angola prison’s Thanksgiving menuHow cornbread dressing was banned from Angola prison’s Thanksgiving menuNovember 26, 2025Bernard SmithCriminal Justice
Data centers spark fears of a 'Digital Cancer Alley' in LouisianaData centers spark fears of a 'Digital Cancer Alley' in LouisianaSeptember 25, 2025Gus BennettEnvironment
The Lens
The Lens fights to reveal and report on issues that impact the community and the region. Staunchly defending the public's right to know and deeply committed to sharing our knowledge with the community at large. We center human impact in all our work.
  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Katrina20
  • Criminal Justice
  • Schools
  • Opinion
  • In the N.O.
  • Environment
  • Podcast
  • About The Lens
  • Support Us
INN Member LION Member
© 2024 The Lens. All Rights Reserved.

Our reporting has more urgency than ever.


For more than a decade, we have reported on issues as well as public policy meant to address the needs of residents. The Lens seeks to focus on the inherent inequality that has created a multi-tiered system. We, at The Lens seek to uncover, illuminate, inform and take part in a forward-looking community. Join us.

 
 

Continue to The Lens