In New Orleans, the school you attended is part of your identity and ingrained in the culture.
The famous question "What's the name of your school?" is often divided into two answers: Before Katrina and After Katrina. Latest Forecast
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In this special titled "Class of Katrina," WDSU explores how Charter Schools became the predominant source for education in New Orleans, how educators fought to get children back into the classroom, and the unique ways the storm impacted how children learn even 20 years later.
The rise of Charter Schools | New school buildings | Northshore schools inundated | Schools that never returned | The birth of STEM NOLA | St. Bernard Superintendent's bold moves during Katrina |