New Orleans' 'College for All' Push Yields Mixed Results

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, a "college for all" push thrived in the city. However, for some students, like Geraldlynn Stewart, the push was not for everyone. Stewart heard the message daily in school, but she chose to drop out of Dillard University to work at Waffle House due to financial struggles. This decision had long-term implications for her career and finances. Many New Orleanians around Stewart's age share similar experiences of having some college experience but no degree.