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A glimpse into the gains and losses of the 'college for all' movement in New Orleans

By Sarah Carr
Published August 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM EDT

Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina completely disrupted schooling in New Orleans. When families returned to the city, a growing number of charter schools promised to send every student to college.

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