On September 23, nearly 4,000 students from across New Orleans gathered to talk openly about the scourge of youth violence — and to come together to press for an excellent education and a better life. The Rally for Excellence was organized by InspireNOLA and was sponsored by the Walton Family Foundation.
The foundation's K-12 education program director on the need for disruption and innovation in education, how the foundation is looking to support entrepreneurs and looking beyond the school building to promote a wider culture of school choice.