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Hurricane Katrina’S Impact On Louisiana’S Educational Systems, Emily Alice Larson
Hurricane Katrina’S Impact On Louisiana’S Educational Systems, Emily Alice Larson
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This study examines how Hurricane Katrina affected educational statistics within Louisiana by comparing standardized test scores and school performance scores over time. To measure these educational factors, I focus on two levels of observation: district and individual. In particular, I focus on New Orleans schools before and after the hurricane and find that these educational factors increased, signaling a positive impact from Hurricane Katrina. However, on the district level there is a gap in available data due to the severity of damage to particular school systems, which led me to examine individual-level observations for more comparisons. At the individual level …