After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans became ground zero for education reform. In a system where nearly two-thirds of public schools were failing and less than a quarter of students were proficient on state tests, charter schools are now flourishing and proficiency has nearly doubled. We went inside the system for a 3-part series, and the results will surprise and inspire you.
Part 1: Inside a flagship charter that’s changing everything
Part 2: Meet teachers who work 80-90 hours a week and love it
Part 3: Why New Orleans is becoming a magnet for talented teachers
I’m reblogging this so that I remember to read it at some point when I’m not in the dentist’s chair. It seems relevant to my interests.