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NEW ORLEANS - On an early August afternoon, hundreds of students are learning to draw, sing, or play inside ReNew Cultural Arts Academy in the Irish Channel.
While other kids are getting ready to wrap up summer break, students at the year round charter are in their third week of school.
ReNew Schools CEO Gary Robichaux believes year round schools help students maintain momentum throughout the year.
“It's not rocket science. The more time you're in school and the more time you're learning and reading and doing math, the more you're going to excel,” said Robichaux.