Entrepreneurs Are Changing The Future Of Education By Starting New Schools In New Orleans

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May 27, 2015

Rooted School aims to bridge the gap between what’s being taught in high schools and what skills are needed for the jobs being created in Greater New Orleans’ high-growth, high-wage industries. With 4.0’s help, Johnson has learned how to build a board, how to negotiate, and how to be a visionary leader, as well as several other valuable lessons that have been a key to his success. In addition, 4.0 Schools has helped cover his startup costs and travel costs that allowed him to visit schools who followed a similar model.

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