Paul Vallas has changed a lot in New Orleans over the last three years, especially for teachers. Will his reforms remain after he's moved on?
Walter L. Cohen H.S. in New Orleans, LA was once called one of the most dangerous schools in America. How did it turn itself around?
Khalil Osiris’ “Circle of Courage” is one strategy the school is using to try and help students stay out of trouble and pass their classes. But how much can sitting in a circle and talking really help?
Deputy Superintendent Michael Haggen discusses how new programs are helping students in New Orleans' alternative schools develop a voice.
New Orleans School Superintendent Paul Vallas is a tough interview. It isn’t because he is reticent—he’s almost too enthusiastic and almost impossible to rein in.
New Orleans Parish School Board president Woody Koppel is skeptical of Vallas’ plan to fix his failing schools by "charterizing" the district.
Joe Daschbach talks about Vallas’ push for charter schools, his performance as superintendent and whether New Orleans trusts him to fix the schools.
Paul Vallas has adopted a dozen strategies to fix New Orleans' ailing Recovery School District and combat the increasing truancy problem.
Paul Vallas wants to hire as many bright, young teachers as he can--and he's bringing in hundreds.
Colleston Morgan is a 22 year-old Harvard Graduate in his second year of Teach for America. He talks about his hopes for the upcoming school year.
