1. dailynews

New Orleans breaks ground on new school

June 11, 2008
The rebuilt Langston Hughes Elementary campus will be the city's first new school in 5 years

Government officials in New Orleans have broken ground on the first new school construction in five years in the city. Langston Hughes Elementary, which will be rebuilt at its Trafalgar Street location, is among five schools that are part of a $165 million "Quick Start" plan, financed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The new Hughes -- which will cost $26.5 million -- is slated to open for the 2009-10 school year.

To read The New Orleans Times-Picayune article, click here.

Sponsored Recommendations

Providing solutions that help creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Discover why we’re a one-stop shop for all things education. See how ODP Business Solutions can help empower your students, school, and district to succeed by supporting healthier...

Building Futures: Transforming K–12 Learning Environments for Tomorrow's Leaders

Discover how ODP Business Solutions® Workspace Interiors partnered with a pioneering school system, overcoming supply chain challenges to furnish 18 new K–12 campuses across 4...

How to design flexible learning spaces that teachers love and use

Unlock the potential of flexible learning spaces with expert guidance from school districts and educational furniture providers. Discover how to seamlessly integrate adaptive ...

Blurring the Lines in Education Design: K–12 to Higher Ed to Corporate America

Discover the seamless integration of educational and corporate design principles, shaping tomorrow's leaders from kindergarten to boardroom. Explore innovative classroom layouts...