A New Model for School Governance
In 2010, Educate Now! convened a Task Force to consider long-term governance alternatives for New Orleans public schools. The Task Force determined that New Orleans requires a unique governance structure to manage the new “system of schools” that has evolved since Katrina. The structure that the Task Force recommended is called the Return Model.
- Learn more about the Return Model: A New Approach to Governance for School in Orleans Parish
- Interviews: Leslie Jacobs explains the Return Model
Current Governance Structure
- Governance Flow Chart
- Charter Schools: Frequently Asked Questions
- 2010-11 Cowen Institute Chart of New Orleans Public Schools
- 2010-11 Parents’ Guide Chart of New Orleans Public Schools
Educate Now! Analysis of School Governance Issues
- The Money Myth: How much money does each type of school (charter and direct-run) really receive?
- After the Deluge, A New Educational System – August 29, 2010
- Bold Gamble is Transforming Schools – August 9, 2010
- Returning Schools to the Orleans Parish School Board – It’s BESE’s Decision – July 2010
- Evaluating New Orleans Charter Schools – July 2010
- Governance Part 1: 2010 Public Opinion and School Performance – March 2010
- Governance Part 2: What’s Needed for Long Term Governance – March 2010