Standardized tests voided at three dozen New Orleans schools due to irregularities
Nearly half of the city’s public schools had at least one exam voided. Most were due to self-reported incidents. Statewide, 299 schools had voided tests.
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Following Hard Rock collapse, council and Mayor begin work on “responsible bidders ordinance”
All four council members at the meeting said they were in favor of the idea, and a spokesperson for Mayor LaToya Cantrell said she was working with the council to create a draft ordinance.
Public tourism body changes its mission under plan from Mayor Cantrell
If the City Council ratifies the changes, the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation will change from a marketing agency for the city’s tourism industry to a fund that supports New Orleans’ “cultural economy and culture-bearers.”
Port to move newly installed mural after non-white employees take issue
Port employees told The Lens that the debate over the mural evolved into a wider conversation over how the Port leadership handles issues of race, the treatment of non-white employees and the lack of people of color in senior staff positions.
Parents question selective school’s gifted program
Hard Rock developers have contributed nearly $70,000 to Mayor Cantrell and her political action committee
Safety and Permits employees suspended in connection with federal corruption probe agree to resign in settlement with city
Employees will receive back pay from the date of their suspensions in September.
City Council to hold a public hearing on the Hard Rock collapse
A statement from Councilwoman Helena Moreno said that "those responsible must be held to account.”
Civil rights lawyers in federal bail suit ask judge to hold New Orleans Magistrate Harry Cantrell in contempt of court
Lawyers say that in spite of a legal agreement, Cantrell still fails to consider defendants' ability to pay. In a second motion, they are asking for him to stop setting cash bail altogether.
Convention Center spent $1.35 million for products made by prison labor over past decade, board member calls for living wage requirement
Board member says he will introduce a proposal for the convention center to adopt the city’s living wage ordinance, which requires contractors to pay employees at least $11.19 per hour.
