Education in Post-Katrina New Orleans: Where are We Now and Where Might Imagination Take us?

Abstract

In the nearly 10 years since Hurricane Katrina, the educational landscape of New Orleans has changed swiftly and dramatically. The educational and social consequences of the storm and subsequent reforms are highlighted in order to better understand the progress and obstacles that define New Orleans in the present moment. From everyday concerns facing students and families to more philosophical and political concerns facing policymakers and scholars, the experiences of New Orleans since 2005 provide fertile ground for imagining better public educational opportunities.