“Schools” Posts

Summer Session: Week 4 Report »

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

Hello All-
I hope that this blog finds you all well and happy. We’re currently in week 4 of our summer session, and it’s been eye opening. My transition from a volunteer in March, to now being Volunteer Coordinator has been extremely cool. It’s a lot of fun to be able to see […]

Week Two of Summer Program »

Sunday, June 17th, 2007

Hi to all,
Very productive week here worked on a community center in LaPlace, LA dry-walling and removing floor tile. I did electrical work for two days, gutted a house here in NOLA, and started painting a RSD school with America Corps. This is just the start of our work partnering with the Recovery School District.
We […]

A Call to Artists »

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

“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
all sales will go to Katrina Corps (www.katrinacorps.org).
If accepted, we require a $40 fee for show costs. Please
send […]

The Recovery of NOLA Public Schools »

Friday, May 18th, 2007

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 New Orleans School Recovery
» Teachers Wanted as New Orleans Students Return
» For One New Orleans School, an […]