Education

By Angela Taylor

New Orleans, LA – In the five years since Hurricane Katrina, public education in New Orleans has radically changed. The state-run Recovery School District took over the vast majority of the city's public schools and has transformed most of them into privately run charters. Angela Taylor presents a portrait of how students are faring with the new system.

New Orleans, LA – Andre Perry discusses the consequences of closing school impetuously.

New Orleans – Andre Perry discusses how a school's faculty impacts graduation rates.

New Orleans, LA – Andre Perry discusses establishing trust with authority.

New Orleans, LA – Pierre A. Capdau UNO Charter School had it's charter agreement renewed for another three years, but the exciting news practically went unnoticed. Andre Perry explains why.

New Orleans, LA – Andre Perry discusses how local barber shops always provide more than just taking a little bit off the top.

By Andre Perry

New Orleans, LA – Andre Perry discusses the Louisiana Granting Resources and Autonomy for Diploma Act and its impact on students from low-income families.

By Andre Perry

New Orleans, LA – Andre Perry discusses the new teacher evaluation system in Louisiana.

By Andre Perry

New Orleans, LA – Andre Perry discusses the Arizona immigration policy and its impact on a child's education.

By Andre Perry

New Orleans, LA – Andre Perry discusses how "no tolerance" policies and expulsions do not serve children's eduction well.