Perceptions of Public Education in New Orleans - Poll 2016

April 2016

The Cowen Institute has released What Happens Next? Voters’ Perceptions of K-12 Education in New Orleans. This is the Cowen Institute’s annual poll of voter perceptions of public education in the city. The poll found voters continue to support public education reforms in New Orleans with 63 percent saying charter schools have improved education in the city and 62 percent affirming that the city’s open enrollment policy has had a positive impact. However, public opinion is divided on when, and how, all charter schools should return to local control under the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB).