In New Orleans, the top education news story revolves around the ongoing debate about the city’s charter school system. As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, there is a growing call for an educational reset. Critics argue that the 100% charter school model has not delivered on its promises and has exacerbated resource inequities. Community leaders and educators are advocating for more accountability and support for Black educators and schools to address the systemic issues that have persisted since the post-Katrina reforms.
