Fewer People in New Orleans
According to U.S. Census data from 2010, the population of New Orleans decreased by 29% from 2000 to 2010.
Hurricane Katrina
Letters to the Editor
From seventh graders at the Dolores Huertes Learning Academy in Oakland, California
Going Beyond Voting
Students get involved in politics in a different way.
Hurricane Season
Hurricanes hit the Gulf of Mexico.
New Orleans Schools in Turmoil
Out of 128 schools in New Orleans, only 56 are scheduled to open this fall.
Children Help Hurricane Victims
Kids have raised more than $10 million in aid for victims of Hurricane Katrina, non-profit organization RandomKid reported in August.
Hurricane Stories
THERE are many first-hand reports of various relief organizations being refused entry into New Orleans by bus and boat.
News Briefs
National News Briefs
How You Can Help!
When the government fails the people, regular people step in to provide for basic needs. Here are some grassroots organizations that are providing relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
