With support from the Ford Foundation, Education Week and edweek.org will follow the progress and setbacks in New Orleans over the coming school year. Visit “New Orleans Schools: Recovery and Reform.”
New Orleans, still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, is at an educational turning point. To make sure this school year is a success, officials in the city’s Recovery School District are looking to attract talented and motivated teachers and school professionals from other states. To fill staff vacancies, officials have developed the following incentive package. Employees who make a three-year commitment can earn an additional $17,300.
| Purpose | Amount |
| Relocation expenses | Maximum of $2,500 |
| Housing subsidy to offset the increase in housing costs | $400/month for one year |
| End-of-the-year bonus to encourage retention | $5,000/year for two years |
Source: Department of Education Recovery Shool District
Click here to dowload a copy of the incentive package. To learn more, visit www.nolapublicschools.net.