Briefing on K-12 Public Education in Louisiana
As part of the Cowen Institute's commitment to inform our stakeholders on the issues relevant to public schools and their respective communities, we have developed a comprehensive briefing book about K-12 public education in Louisiana. It is designed to provide basic information on several issues affecting education, including: governance, demographics and enrollment, public school funding, public school performance, the recovery school district, charter schools, and public school facilities.
We believe that knowledge of these six topics is important in making informed decisions for our legislature and for the public at large.
Please click on the pictures below to read detailed information on a variety of important issues affecting education.
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This section includes information on local and state governance, 2007-08 student demographics, and student enrollment data. It also highlights the organizational structure in Orleans Parish.
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This section includes detailed information on the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP), including local and state share and an explanation of the funding structure for public schools.
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This section includes information on school performance scores (SPS), how Louisiana compares to other states and other countries, and information on poverty and student achievement in the state.
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This section includes an explanation of the role of the Recovery School District (RSD), as well as its performance in New Orleans and information on schools facing 2009 RSD takeover.
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This section is designed to give you a clear picture of charter schools in the state - what they are, their governance structure, location, and student demographics.
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This section includes information on state spending on school facilities, facilities construction expenditures per student, and the state's school facilities needs.
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The Cowen Institute is happy to provide you with more detailed information on any of these topics and looks forward to continuing to work with you to catalyze and sustain positive reforms in public schooling opportunities for children. Please contact Nash Molpus, the Associate Director of the Cowen Institute, at 504-274-3686 or at nmolpus@tulane.edu should you have any questions or need additional information. |
