New Orleans Schools Are On The Mend
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New Orleans Schools Show Promising Recovery
Overview
For the first time since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans Schools are showing significant improvements, surpassing pre-hurricane metrics in various areas. This progress in key educational benchmarks is drawing positive attention from students, parents, and the community alike. Here's a look at some of the vital areas where New Orleans Schools are making remarkable strides.
Teacher Retention and Quality
New Orleans Schools are set to retain 98% of their teachers for the 2007-2008 school year, an impressive achievement above the national average. This success comes despite the challenging conditions following the storm. Over 99% of these teachers are certified, and many are considered highly qualified, aligning with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Optimal School Size
The schools have managed to maintain appropriately sized facilities, an impressive feat post-Katrina when larger schools might have been easier to rebuild. Research indicates that smaller schools or learning communities support better student outcomes.
Low Student-Teacher Ratio
Thanks to effective teacher recruitment and retention, New Orleans Schools boast a low student-to-teacher ratio. Studies consistently highlight this ratio as crucial for student success and learning.
Infrastructure Recovery
The district has initiated key contracts to reconstruct schools damaged during the storm and subsequent levee breaches. A comprehensive master plan for school infrastructure is expected to be presented in early 2008.
Improved Graduation Rates
Post-Katrina, graduation rates in New Orleans Schools have improved, with Parish-led schools reaching as high as 95%. Although charter and recovery district schools show slightly lower rates, they are trending upward.
Innovative Attendance Programs
To boost attendance, New Orleans Schools, in collaboration with a board of local business leaders, have launched a unique incentive program. The Presidents Club rewards students for maintaining perfect or near-perfect attendance.
A Promising Future
New Orleans Schools find themselves in a historically unique situation, recovering from unprecedented peacetime devastation. Though challenges remain, the improvements outlined above signal a promising path toward brighter achievement than before the hurricane.
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This revised article highlights the successes and potential of New Orleans Schools, providing a clearer and more engaging narrative of their journey to recovery.
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