Education

WWNO's first in a three-part series of feature reports in conjunction with "American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen"; a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to help local communities find solutions to address the dropout crisis.

We're taking a look at issues involving public schools in New Orleans, with Dr. Andre Perry of Loyola University reviewing problems in the education system, how New Orleans is faring, and what's on the horizon for improvements.

Andre Perry discusses the importance of a boy's first haircut.

For a transcript of, or to respond to, this commentary go to DrAndrePerry.com.

Andre Perry talks about why race should be considered in college enrollment decisions. For a transcript of, or to respond to, this commentary, go to DrAndrePerry.com.

By Andre Perry

New Orleans, LA – Andre Perry discusses healthcare in the hip hop and African-American male community. For a transcript of, or to respond to this commentary, go to DrAndrePerry.com.

By Andre Perry

New Orleans, LA – Andre Perry presents his Top 10 Multicultural Spaces of New Orleans. For a transcript of, or to respond to this commentary, go to DrAndrePerry.com.