Sustaining Education Efforts in New Orleans (VIDEO)

09/02/2010 8:12 am 0 comments

Dr. Andre Perry explains that the true test for the education system in New Orleans will come five years from now. Can they sustain these efforts in the face of political backlash, removing one-time federal dollars and will communities continue to commit resources to the schools?

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