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Behind The Lens episode 122: ‘We just didn’t know if it was crazy, or if it was going to do what we hoped’

Posted April 9, 202100:35:10

New district warnings issued to New Orleans schools for policy violations. Vaccinations at the city jail. And new research finds that the city's approach...

Behind The Lens episode 121: ‘But that’s not a quota’

Posted April 2, 202100:34:01

A traffic enforcement grant program may violate state law. Plea deals for people convicted by non-unanimous juries. And NOLA Public Schools stops tracking...

Behind The Lens episode 120: Full and effective compliance

Posted March 26, 202100:41:12

The Convention Center moves forward on its massive "entertainment district." NOPD nearing full compliance with the consent decree. And COVID vaccinations...

Behind The Lens episode 119: ‘An opportunity to enjoy freedom’

Posted March 19, 202100:35:37

Problems with employee background checks at some New Orleans schools. A proposed audit of Entergy New Orleans. And the city considers bringing back...

Behind The Lens episode 118: ‘Personal vigilance’

Posted March 5, 202100:29:39

A proposed 'early warning' system for students in danger of falling behind. A federal complaint against Entergy. And Jason Williams begins vacating...