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Hurricane Katrina had a significant impact on New Orleans’ public school buildings. Many were destroyed or heavily damaged in the storm, and educators as well as local leaders took charge to ensure students had safe places to learn.
A historic FEMA settlement opened the doors to rebuilding schools and transforming them into world-class facilities where students could thrive.
Delve into how public schools have changed in New Orleans over the past 20 years with this interactive timeline and then head to this page to further explore the data. Visit the New Schools for New Orleans site for more informative resources.
– Staff report, The New Orleans 100