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How Katrina Transformed New Orleans Schools

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Reforming Education in Post-Katrina New Orleans

This chapter examines the educational reforms in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the rise of charter schools and their impact on academic outcomes. It features personal stories that illustrate the challenges students face within the 'college for all' initiative, contrasted with the struggles of schools like Living School that focused on experiential learning. The narrative emphasizes the need for a more holistic approach to education, advocating for diverse options that cater to varying student needs within the evolving educational landscape.

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