New Report from the Education Research Alliance Explores the Ambitions and Well-Being of New Orleans Youth

A new citywide survey from the Education Research Alliance for New Orleans (ERA-New Orleans) reveals a complex portrait of the city's youth, balancing high aspirations with significant emotional hurdles. ERA-New Orleans released findings through its latest report, Voices of New Orleans Youth: How Do New Orleans Young People Feel About Their Schools, Neighborhoods, Mental Health, and Future Lives?  

Conducted during the 2024-25 school year, the survey offers a comprehensive look at how adolescents in the city’s public middle and high schools are faring both in and outside the classroom and is intended to inform policymakers, educators, and community leaders working to better support youth in New Orleans.  

ERA-New Orleans is led by Tulane Economics Professor and Murphy affiliate Douglas Harris, who serves as the Director of the Education Policy Research Program within The Murphy Institute’s Center for Public Policy Research (CPPR). 

Read the full article at Tulane News: Tulane researchers find New Orleans youth have high ambitions but face challenges with mental health, school support