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flag New Orleans' "college for all" push after Katrina boosted enrollment but not completion rates, study finds.

flag After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans launched a "college for all" initiative through new charter schools, including the KIPP network. flag While college enrollment increased, completion rates barely changed, with about 17% of students not finishing their first semester, similar to pre-Katrina levels. flag Lower-income students face significant challenges like financial and personal strains, highlighting the need for a better understanding of community needs in pushing higher education.

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