Life After High School: 2019
This report aims to answer the question of what young people in New Orleans are doing after high school by looking at their educational and employment pathways.
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Publications & Digital Resources
We report on research in a way that’s accessible and actionable, not only for stakeholders and teachers but also for the public at large, and we apply these findings with strategic initiatives and innovative programs. These programs directly serve K-12 students and young adults who are disconnected from work and school by improving education, increasing post-secondary opportunities, and tracking their success to ensure that they thrive and persist.
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Perceptions of Public Education in New Orleans – Poll: 2017
An overview of our findings in our annual poll.
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How Can We Measure School Performance?
The Cowen Institute’s new report, How Can We Measure School Performance? examines accountability systems for schools, comparing both national and international frameworks.
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The State of Public Education in New Orleans (SPENO): 2016-17
The report is the Institute’s annual analysis of the city’s unique and ever-evolving public education system.
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The Plan for School Unification in New Orleans
This report examines the plan for the unification of schools created by the RSD and OPSB to meet the requirements laid out within the legislation.
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No Longer Invisible: Opportunity Youth in New Orleans
The Cowen Institute has released No Longer Invisible: Opportunity Youth in New Orleans. This new report outlines the challenges facing 16-24 year olds in New Orleans who are disconnected from employment and education.
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New Orleans Public Schools Governance Chart: 2016-2017
This annual chart shows the structure of all public schools and charter management organizations (CMOs) in New Orleans in the 2016-2017 school year.
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LEA Status: Why It Matters For Schools Returning To The OPSB
As schools begin to return to the OPSB, a crucial decision for school leaders and charter boards is whether each school retains its own status as a Local Education Agency (LEA), or instead join the LEA of OPSB.
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The Future of TOPS
Even as the city’s schools and graduation rates improve, college access remains a concern for New Orleans’ high school students.
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