$250 million proposed to lure teachers to New Orleans schools

To lure teachers to New Orleans schools districts, the Democrats have planned to provide incentives to teachers and principals to stay in or move to New Orleans. Teachers could receive 500 dollars per month for housing, and universities flooded after Hurricane Katrina may have as much as 500 dollars for grants. The state of Louisiana has argued with the federal government, begging not to have to pay back the money given so that they can use that money for storm-decimated communities. The state's originally had to pay back 25% of the money, but now that has been negotiated to only 10%. My favorite part of this article says, " The biggest chunk of the Democrats' plan would pay $5000 to $10,000 in annual bonuses to teachers wo stay in New Orleans for three years." That's something to think about as a future teacher hitting the job market soon. Although, I do not know if I'd be comfortable living in New Orleans. I wouldn't feel very secure about the move at this time. Perhaps in a few years when things are looking up for New Orleans and most of the devastation has cleared away, than New Orleans might be a spot to think about!