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The Cowen Institute equips leaders and practitioners with skills and resources to increase educational and postsecondary success among New Orleans students.

We believe a stronger future for New Orleans begins with equipping the people who guide our students every day. Through trusted research, practical tools, and collaborative training, we empower educators and counselors with the skills and resources they need to open doors to opportunity. Together, we’re increasing educational achievement and postsecondary success for every student in our city.

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Testimonials

“Cowen is a respected research and policy group … When they produce reports, they're well done and fair.”

Kate Mehok,
Co-Founder & CEO, Crescent City Schools
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“[Cowen] brings us up to date on current trends and research-based evidence that allow us to focus on areas we need to be focusing on with our students”

Jamar McKneely,
CEO, InspireNOLA Charter Schools
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Our Impact in New Orleans

  • 9,263high school students supported through NOLA CCAN

  • 500+Tulane students engaged with our publications

  • 14,000students reached in New Orleans and beyond

  • 3,500+hours of community service and mentorship from Tulane students

  • 26 of 28NOLA public high schools engaged through our programs

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