Carnegie- Funded Report Analyzes Public Support for Charter Schools in New Orleans
The 2018 Perceptions of Public Education in New Orleans, funded by Carnegie, assesses public opinions about the city’s unique education environment. The annual poll features responses from 700 residents, including 450 parents of public and private school students.
The poll found the strongest support for charter schools among parents of public school children. Almost 70 percent of public school parents believe charter schools have improved education, compared to only 50 percent of those without children.
The poll also has a broadened focus on post-secondary success and finds that 81 percent of respondents support increasing taxes to support higher education and 67 percent believe that a four-year college education prepares students for success in the current economy. Further, 90 percent of respondents believe all students should receive some career and technical education and 91 percent support the inclusion of such programs in public schools, demonstrating overwhelming support for a connection between education and career skills...