Latest News
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K-12 Public Education through the Public’s Eye: Voters’ Perception of Public Education (2013)
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Spotlight on Choice: Parent Opinions on School Selection in New Orleans
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2012 ACT Scores show large gains for some RSD charter schools
Click here to read NOLA by the Numbers: ACT Scores, Class of 2012.
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NOLA by the Numbers: 2012 School Performance Scores
Click here to read our analysis of the latest school performance data.
Press
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Annual public opinion poll finds mixed feelings on future governance for public schools
Click here to read the Times-Picayune article on this year’s poll results.
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EdWeek Highlights CI Parental Choice Research
Click here to read the article on new teachers in New Orleans’ schools.
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The National Journal examines New Orleans’ public school reform
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Report says New Orleans parents need better information for school choice to work
Click here to read an article in The Advocate about our recent Spotlight on Choice report.








Volunteer
Be a volunteer with the Cowen Institute today! Creating opportunities for the Tulane community to serve as change agents in the revolutionary movement to transform public schools!
Please see the following volunteer opportunities and visit this page often as we are posting new opportunities often.
Cowen Institute Internships
Tutors/Mentors
AdvanceNOLA
The Cowen Institute will support Advanced Placement classes at four public high schools in New Orleans as part of its college readiness initiatives. Classes include AP Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature, English Language, Biology, and Statistics. We need you to assist with AP tutoring and/or mentoring students on the college admission process.Sign up here or call 504-274-3680 for more information.
Community Outreach
New Orleans Outreach
Most volunteer opportunities require an ongoing commitment throughout a semester or a school year. However, Guest Speakers, Power Ties, and physical improvement needs can be met through short-term volunteering.