New Orleans Schools Reborn by Katrina

New Orleans was devastated this past summer by multiple storms, but the most distructive, Katrina, left a lasting memory. Before the storm, schools in the New Orleans Parish were literally rotting from the inside out. Buildings were falling apart, children were consequently not learning and administrators were constantly changing. With no sense of security and a dreary outlook for the future, the school district is now looking at Hurricane Katrina as a blessing instead of such a grave misfortune. Although only a small number of schools have reopened since the storm, those that have have taken a huge step in the right direction. With the opportunity to start from scratch, school officials and the committee in place to assist in the reopening are taking full advantage of this chance. This is a great economic advantage that came of the storm, which many people have not thought about. Without Katrina, these schools possiblt would have remained in the hands of the government for years to come. As schools begin to reopen and occupants see that progress is being made in education, more and more residents will be able to confidently move their children back to the area. This will bring about economic growth for the New Orleans community.