Cowen Institute releases State of Public Education report

The Cowen Institute at Tulane University released The State of Public Education in New Orleans 2016-2017, an annual analysis of the city’s unique and ever-evolving public education system. 

This year’s report finds that school performance scores continue to increase, while areas for improvement and progress remain. The report also assesses the impact that RSD-OPSB school unification will likely have on students and families. 

“The State of Public Education in New Orleans has served as our flagship publication since the Cowen Institute was founded in 2007,” said Amanda Kruger Hill, Cowen Institute executive director. “Just as in the past, this year’s report offers data about schools, student performance, teachers and the governance system. But this edition also focuses on the future and what needs to happen in order to ensure that all New Orleans’ youth have access to a high-quality public education.”  

The State of Public Education in New Orleans includes comparisons of student performance in New Orleans to students nationwide, as well as discussion of how schools are financed. It also features an interview with Louisiana Department of Education Superintendent John White regarding school unification. 

The Cowen Institute would also like to thank Avie and Jill Glazer for their generous support of this report.

The Cowen Institute’s mission is to advance public education and youth success in New Orleans and beyond.