The Re-Education of New Orleans: Multimedia
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The Re-Education of New Orleans: Multimedia

August 18, 2015 1 min read
School & District Management Interactive

The Re-Education of New Orleans: Multimedia

August 18, 2015 1 min read
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The Last Word

One School’s Journey Since the Storm

Spoken Word: August 29th

John Lacarbiere, a New Orleans teacher, performs his poem about Hurricane Katrina, “August 29th.” See the whole story at http://www.neworleans.edweek.org Education Week Video

Video Documentary: A Medley of Culture and Academics

Honoring New Orleans’ cultural heritage and traditions matters as much as academics in creating successful schools. See the whole story at http://neworleans.edweek.org Education Week Video

Audio Slideshow: Declaration of Success

Statistics: In Katrina’s Disastrous Wake

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2 NewOrleans flooded 980
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3 NewOrleans underwater 980
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4 NewOrleans homes 980
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5 NewOrleans 100schools 980
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6 NewOrleans schools 980
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7 NewOrleans firedteachers 980
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