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Held back, but not helped

The Hechinger Report

Even as early as 2006 and 2007, it was apparent to sociologists Lori Peek and Alice Fothergill, authors of the book “Children of Katrina,” that students were falling way behind as a result of the storm and its aftermath. Students who failed LEAP suddenly have more options than pass or fail. Photo: Cheryl Gerber for The Hechinger Report.

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