The Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives

The Cowen Institute is an action-oriented think-tank that actively addresses the issues impeding student achievement by designing and advancing innovative, high-impact policies and programs. We are pioneering a new model for the role of universities in the transformation of public education. [more]

	Applied Research » understanding how systems of public schools can be successful, learning how to measure their performance, and chronicling the transformation of public schools in New Orleans. [Learn more]
	Public Policy » identifying, evaluating, and advancing policy and legislation that ensures the success of every public school in the city by advocating for adequate and equitable funding, safe facilities, an effective governance model, and accountability of people and schools. [Learn more]
	University-Based Initiatives and College Readiness Programs » developing, launching, and supporting programs that have proven to increase college readiness, as well as initiatives that engage the Tulane University community in public education. [Learn more]

Learn about the Orleans Parish School Board Debt Working Group and its recommendations including new info regarding the OPSB's FY 2010 budget. [more]

Read the latest update on the 2009 Legislative Session. [more]

Read past legislative updates. [more]

Read the paper on public school finances, Public Education in New Orleans: A Financial Analysis, which was released in February 2009. [more]