Alternative journalism spring 2021: A white, white, white lie
In this article, Sharan Uppal examines the racist, discriminatory environment at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. Additionally, she zooms out and examines an institution that is doing well with...
View ArticleThe unknown struggles of kids with intellectual disabilities
Students with Intellectual disabilities are at a higher risk for mental health issues. Schools and Organizations like St. Michael's Special School were established in order to give these students...
View ArticleA moment of hope and awareness: The mental health impacts of intimate partner...
Juliet Alise discusses the prevalence and impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the United States and specifically in New Orleans. It highlights the importance of being an advocate and ally for...
View ArticleDigital civic engagement: Mental health awareness
Hannah Guttman launched a social media campaign with the objective of combating the stigma associated with mental health and offering practical tips to improve mental well-being. The campaign spanned...
View ArticleFrightfully foody: Real food for real folks
Explore the transformative potential of farm shares in bridging the gap between fresh, sustainable produce and urban communities in New Orleans. In this eye-opening article, writer Janie Karp delves...
View ArticleSmall but mighty: environmentalists work for a greener New Orleans
The Green Project was created in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to help dispose of old paint. In this article, writer Sydney Sastokas explores the tight knit community of environmentally friendly...
View ArticleThe Green Project delivers private and immersive K-12 environmental education
The Green Project provides hands on ways for K-12 students to learn about environmental impacts and recycling. Writers Sarah Snyder, Emily Cohen, Dominique Prato, and Sammy Steinwolf explore the...
View ArticleDigital Civic Engagement: New Orleans Ballet Association’s inclusive class...
Locals and dancers nationwide agree that the New Orleans Ballet Association is a gem in the New Orleans community, creating an inclusive, friendly, and enthusiastic environment in which anyone can...
View ArticleCharlie Bernstein – EDIT Solution journalism 2022: Crowdsourcing as a pathway...
Manuela Jaramillo explores why financial literacy and crowdsourcing could work towards reducing Domestic Violence in the city of New Orleans.
View ArticleBreaking the cycle of recidivism through education and re-entry programs
Ashlynn Huebner and Forrest Holcomb highlight recidivism in Louisiana and the U.S., noting Louisiana's initially lower but eventually comparable national rates. It emphasizes educational programs in...
View ArticleThe tangled web of law, lore, and life in contemporary society with parole...
In their insightful analysis, Ricky Cai, Celeste Marter, Amanda Ortsman, & Xinya Qin uncover the systemic flaws within the U.S. criminal justice system, particularly focusing on the plight of...
View ArticleThe mission at LOOP NOLA and the benefits of time spent outdoors during early...
These authors shed light on a one-of-a-kind organization that seeks to help children by providing them with access to outdoor activities.
View ArticleEmpowering the next generation of artists: the Impact of YAYA Arts Center
In this article, Claire McKee, Izzy Von Simson, Gavin Galusha, and Seth Gelwarg explore the non-profit Young Aspirations Young Artists (YAYA) and the organization's impactful role in the New Orleans...
View ArticleUpturn Arts: Fostering community through art in NOLA
Art can be a very empowering form of expression for youth through fostering confidence and creativity. In this article, authors Cassidy Brock, Delilah Lerner, and Liam Glenn dive into how Upturn Arts,...
View ArticleAlternative Journalism Fall 2020: The Slippery Slope of Charter Schools For All
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans rebuilt its K-12 school system, establishing a new network of charter schools in the city. The reforms have been widely regarded as successful,...
View ArticleAlternative Journalism Fall 2020: Coronavirus on child abuse in NOLA
As schools shut down and transitioned online because of the Coronavirus pandemic, child abuse report cases have dropped by 50%. Writer Allie Lerner investigates whether this drop in cases is real or if...
View ArticleThe Center for Restorative Approaches
There are many organizations in the United States that directly and indirectly use...
View ArticleHow Technology can Improve the Lives of People with Special Needs
As our world continues to progress to being even further dependent on technology,...
View ArticleDigital Civic Engagement Spring 2021: Re-Thinking remote education
Here, Sophie Miller explores what it would take to improve remote learning with the hope that it could become a future beneficial learning opportunity for students of New Orleans.
View ArticleNew Orleans charter schools should learn from the Los Angeles Unified School...
The Problem 83 out of 86 public schools in New Orleans are...
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