Developing a clear and aligned governance model for all public schools in New Orleans
After Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans public schools underwent dramatic structural changes. We now have 2 districts and over 30 charter school operators. We believe it is imperative to explore and advance options that will ensure accountability for all public schools in New Orleans under this decentralized system. Drawing our findings from our study Creating a Governing Framework for Public Education in New Orleans, the policy team is dedicated to drafting and advancing a solution.
Managing Innovation: Models for Governing the System of Public Schools in New Orleans
Tulane University’s Cowen Institute and the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) have released Managing Innovation: Models for Governing the System of Public Schools in New Orleans.The report presents five potential models for governing public schools in New Orleans and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. To read more and download the report, click here.
Currently, New Orleans is in the midst of a sweeping reform movement, the scale of which has been seen in few cities. Two efforts, in particular, have defined the movement: the state takeover of most public schools in New Orleans and an explosion in the number of public charter schools. New Orleans has proportionately more charter schools than any other school system in the nation. Harnessing the potential of the reform movement and addressing the challenges created by the current complex system requires a new approach to education governance.
Most discussions relating to school governance focus on issues of control, such as the method of selecting board members. Managing Innovation goes beyond the traditional line of inquiry to a more fundamental issue: How should the school system in New Orleans be structured to allow the reforms under way to succeed and prosper?
Creating a Governing Framework for Public Education in New Orleans
The Cowen Institute has released the first three reports in a series of papers on public school governance called Creating a Governing Framework for Public Education in New Orleans. The series is the first of its kind in New Orleans to look at governing framework options for all public schools in the city. The overall goal of the study is to lay out options for the roles and responsibilities for all governing entities in public education in order to support a system of high-performing public schools.
Governance
Developing a clear and aligned governance model for all public schools in New Orleans
After Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans public schools underwent dramatic structural changes. We now have 2 districts and over 30 charter school operators. We believe it is imperative to explore and advance options that will ensure accountability for all public schools in New Orleans under this decentralized system. Drawing our findings from our study Creating a Governing Framework for Public Education in New Orleans, the policy team is dedicated to drafting and advancing a solution.
Managing Innovation: Models for Governing the System of Public Schools in New Orleans
Tulane University’s Cowen Institute and the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) have released Managing Innovation: Models for Governing the System of Public Schools in New Orleans. The report presents five potential models for governing public schools in New Orleans and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. To read more and download the report, click here.
Currently, New Orleans is in the midst of a sweeping reform movement, the scale of which has been seen in few cities. Two efforts, in particular, have defined the movement: the state takeover of most public schools in New Orleans and an explosion in the number of public charter schools. New Orleans has proportionately more charter schools than any other school system in the nation. Harnessing the potential of the reform movement and addressing the challenges created by the current complex system requires a new approach to education governance.
Most discussions relating to school governance focus on issues of control, such as the method of selecting board members. Managing Innovation goes beyond the traditional line of inquiry to a more fundamental issue: How should the school system in New Orleans be structured to allow the reforms under way to succeed and prosper?
Creating a Governing Framework for Public Education in New Orleans
The Cowen Institute has released the first three reports in a series of papers on public school governance called Creating a Governing Framework for Public Education in New Orleans. The series is the first of its kind in New Orleans to look at governing framework options for all public schools in the city. The overall goal of the study is to lay out options for the roles and responsibilities for all governing entities in public education in order to support a system of high-performing public schools.
The initial three reports can be found here.
Local and state governance information
Local and state governance, 2007-08 student demographics, and student enrollment data. [more info]