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BUTLER STUDENT VOLUNTEERS FOR KATRINA VICTIMS

by Lindsey Pitts lpitts@butler.edu BUTLER STUDENT VOLUNTEERS FOR KATRINA VICTIMS INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 17, 2008)—Some college students use Fall Break to relax, but Butler University senior John McCullough wanted to do something more worthwhile on his vacation. McCullough organized a service … Continue reading

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Lawsuit claims discrimination in Katrina recovery!

Associated Press – November 12, 2008 4:53 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A coalition of civil rights attorneys has filed a federal lawsuit claiming racial discrimination by a $10.3 billion Hurricane Katrina recovery program that was designed to help … Continue reading

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A Call to Artists

“Third Annual Art in the Garden” show will be taking place July 20-21st 2007, in Monona, WI. We are seeking 3-D artists who would like to sell their work and help with the recovery efforts in New Orleans. 10% of … Continue reading

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The Recovery of NOLA Public Schools

This is an informative 3 part series by National Public Radio about the state of public education in New Orleans and it’s relationship to the greater post-Katrina recovery effort. » Overview: Bringing Back New Orleans Schools » Positive Outlook Aids … Continue reading

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Demolish or Save?

Informative article from the Times-Picayune. » “Demolish or Save”

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New Superintendent: Paul G. Vallas

Louisana Department of Education new release: » PASTOREK NAMES PAUL VALLAS SUPERINTENDENT OF RSD A Times-Picayune article discussing the new superintendent: »New Orleans lands “top tier” school superintendent New York Times article discussing the new superintendent: » Prominent Education Reformer … Continue reading

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Sick Of New Orleans?

This is an interesting blog about New Orleans and the current state of it’s healthcare system. » MSNBC: Sick of New Orleans?

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Removal of Contents to Continue at RSD Schools

As part of the rebuilding process of the New Orleans public schools, the contents of storm damaged schools is being removed and either destroyed or moved to a warehouse if the items are worth salvaging. Papers and books, teaching aids, … Continue reading

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Luther College Volunteers Report on Katrina Corps Experience

Luther alumna Marte Pohlmann (‘06) is working with residents of New Orleans and volunteers to rebuild what has been lost. Pohlmann began her work with the Katrina Corps organization after meeting with one of its founders, Pam Murtaugh. Inspired from … Continue reading

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Belated Thank you to Smith Magazine

A belated thank you to Smith Magazine for the following call to arms on January 14th. Thank you for the support! http://smithmag.net/2007/01/14/katrina-corps-spring-break-07/

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