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Lusher and Tulane University

Lusher and Tulane have long been partners, and the development of Lusher Charter School's high school program further strengthens and develops that partnership. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina when local revenue to operate the school was uncertain, Tulane provided Lusher with $1.5 million to plan for, reopen, and operate the school. In turn, Lusher opened its doors to children of Tulane faculty and staff as well as the faculty and staff of its partner institutions, Dillard, Loyola, and Xavier Universities. Beyond this immediate assistance for one another, Tulane and Lusher have long-term commitments. Lusher is a professional development site for Tulane's Division of Teacher Education, providing placement and training for teacher-candidates from the university in school classrooms and programs. Tulane's Service Learning Department also places university students as tutors and aides for the school. In their senior year, Lusher High School students are able to enroll in classes on Tulane's campus, graduating with both a Lusher diploma and Tulane transcript. Further partnerships include the development of a professional learning center for teachers, shared use of facilities, access to Tulane's library, and help from Tulane's architect and facilities manager in planning for the Fortier Campus renovations.

Hear more about the Lusher Charter School Fortier Campus project and Tulane's involvement on WTUL, Tulane's radio station, and its Community Gumbo segment: http://communitygumbo.blogspot.com/2006/05/5062006-community-gumbo.html.

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