Published on Oct 17, 2015Many of the New Orleans charter schools use the 'No Excuses' model in their efforts to raise test scores. Unfortunately, not only does this model not improve scores, it undermines what should be a positive learning environment and in many cases, children are traumatized by degrading and dehumanizing effects of this model.Cast: Bayou and Me MediaTags: Hurricane Katrina, Teach for America, No Excuses, Recovery School District, New Orleans Public Schools, John White, RSD, Leslie Jacobs, public education, Patrick Dobard, School Closures, The Heratige Foundation, Paul Vallas, Charter Schools, Corporate Education "Reform" and Civil Rights
