
What Washed Away
Lost Debate
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Rebuilding Education After Disaster
This chapter recounts the profound impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans, focusing on the emotional turmoil and devastation experienced by the community. It explores the subsequent transformation of the educational landscape, addressing the innovative reforms that emerged and the differing views on their effects on the local Black community. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, the chapter highlights the complex challenges faced by a failing school system and the drive towards reinvention in the wake of tragedy.
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