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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

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

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  1. treadeasily said: This school is an derivation of the KIPP model. Check out KIPP.org for more.
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