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.
Meeting of the Board of Directors
The Lens kicks off new Charter School Reporting Corp, plus community-sourcing effort
Juvenile jail to stand just across the street from relocated McDonogh 35 High School
Jo Ellen Smith announcement was premature, though School Board hopes to buy site
Audubon Charter gets temporary digs in Gentilly after lead levels scuttle earlier plan
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.