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.
Participating Schools and Key Partners
Schools
For the 2012-13 school year, we will partner with Edna Karr High School, New Orleans Charter Science and Math Academy (Sci Academy), New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School (Sci High), O. Perry Walker Senior High School, Warren Easton Charter High School, Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School, KIPP Renaissance High School, Algiers Technology Academy, and New Orleans College Prep Charter School. Links below will direct you to the school’s individual websites.
Edna Karr High School
New Orleans Charter Science & Math Academy
New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School
O. Perry Walker Senior High School
Warren Easton Charter High School
Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School
KIPP Renaissance High School
Algiers Technology Academy
New Orleans College Prep Charter School
Partners
National Math and Science Initiative
The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is a non-profit entity created to raise funds for the improvement of mathematics and science education in the United States. The organization, which was founded in March 2007, was launched with the support of the ExxonMobil Foundation and aims to scale-up two proven programs: training and incentive programs for AP and pre-AP courses and UTeach. NMSI’s staff has provided ongoing training and support for AP teachers, including making recommendations for workshops to attend and for AP mentor teachers.
College Board
The College Board is a non-profit organization that is nationally recognized for programs that prepare students for college success. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®). Teachers have been and will be provided the opportunity to attend trainings provided by College Board.
Recovery School District
The partnership with the RSD includes sharing data, distributing year-end reports, and meeting regularly.