Cowen Institute

Thank you to everyone who attended our presentation on public education in New Orleans! We truly appreciate your time, insightful questions, and engagement. As Wave Weekend kicks off, we wish everyone a fun and memorable time!

We were thrilled to be part of today’s FutureFest NOLA Youth Summit! It was inspiring to engage with our community partners and hear from students about the supports and resources they need for their college and career journeys. A huge thank you to all the students who participated and shared their valuable opinions. Congratulations to Samara Baez from L.B. Landry () and the four winners from . Special thanks to and for drawing the winning tickets!

As we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, we’re excited to share this year’s governance chart! Our annual infographic offers a clear snapshot of all public schools in New Orleans, including a notable update - NOLA-PS will run its first direct-run traditional public school since 2019.

The chart shows the structure of our unique K-12 system, listing schools by charter operators and governing authorities, with grade levels included.

Explore the full chart by visiting the link in our bio. We hope this visual guide helps our community navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape of New Orleans. If you have any questions or would like a printed copy of the chart, please contact Vincent Rossmeier at [email protected].

Wishing everyone a great start to the new school year!

Today, our Cowen Institute policy director, Vincent Rossmeier, presented our latest Life After High School data to NOLA-PS!

Enjoying one final team meeting with the incredible Trellis team! 🌟 It’s been an amazing journey, and we’re grateful for all the achievements and memories we’ve shared. Trellis will soon be joining Rivet School and will be able to expand the college experience to more students and communities across Louisiana and the Gulf South. We will surely miss our Trellis team and are excited for the great work they will continue to do.

Congratulations to Cowen Institute’s executive director, Dr. Amanda Kruger Hill, and Evan Nicoll for being awarded the inaugural Faculty Innovation Grants by Tulane University Innovation Institute for their course in the School of Liberal Arts, “The Mythology and Reality of Leadership."

Tulane University is launching innovative new courses that blend creativity with practical problem-solving, thanks to the newly introduced Faculty Innovation Grants. These grants highlight Tulane Innovation Institute's dedication to advancing an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative outlook across the university.

Today is GiveNOLA Day, a day when our community comes together to support the causes that make New Orleans stronger.

We hope you will consider making a gift to the Cowen Institute. Gifts of all sizes will help us continue to support and innovate for a more equitable educational landscape in our city. Together we can empower youth and build a brighter future for New Orleans! We are so thankful for your support!

Make your gift now by visiting: www.givenola.org/coweninstitute

Join us virtually next Thursday, May 9th, for the final meeting of the year. We will be diving into the education landscape in New Orleans, exploring our Life After High School data, compiled by Cowen Institute’s Data & Research team.

We will answer important questions: How did we get here? Where are our students going? Are they poised for success? What are their options? We’ll also unpack the employment landscape of New Orleans and Louisiana, including job availability and in-demand industries.

We’ll also share insights into college enrollment based on demographics, such as household income, race, and high school.

We hope this information will increase your understanding and serve as an informative guide on how to better support students.

For details visit, www.nola-ccan.org/events.

Today, New Orleans College & Career Attainment Network Director Mia Gonzales Washington (center) participated in Opportunity Youth Day at the State Capitol with the Louisiana Opportunity Youth Coalition, alongside two avid NOLA CCAN partners: Amanda Turner (left), Student Advisor at The Travis Hill School, and Destiny Brown (right), College Success Coach with College Beyond.

Our executive director, Amanda Hill, was interviewed by Times-Picayune/Advocate regarding the recent Louisiana School Board (BESE) repealing its mandatory FAFSA policy. Click on the article to learn how this will impact economically disadvantaged students.

Louisiana might no longer require high schoolers to apply for college financial aid Louisiana's top education official is recommending that the state scrap a policy that requires high school seniors to apply for college financial aid before graduating.

Join No4C (New Orleans College & Career Counseling Collaborative) next Thursday, March 14th, for a virtual Zoom meeting and learn how is becoming more accessible and affordable to Louisianians with an AGI of $100,000 or less, as well as preparing them with their pre-college experiences (full scholarships available for certain programs). You will also learn about the efforts to support minority populations through their Tulane education.

This meeting will take place virtually.
For more info, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y6nhya24