Since 2009, the Cowen Institute has conducted an annual poll to assess public perception of the public education system in New Orleans. The survey results in this report highlight the notion that, while progress has been made in New Orleans' public education, there is still room for improvement. The majority of respondents believe that charter schools have improved education in the city and were more likely to send their child to New Orleans' public schools than before Hurricane Katrina. A majority of parents believe that their child's school provides a safe place to learn and prepares their child for life after high school. Parents also tended to believe that there was sufficient information for choosing a school in the current open enrollment landscape. There was also strong support for career and technical training as well as shared academic standards, as long as they are not called Common Core. A plurality of respondents believed that schools are better now than before Hurricane Katrina and would recommend New Orleans public schools to a friend or family member. Respondents most often agreed with the state's decision to take over most schools after Hurricane Katrina and believe that current governance policies are best. Despite these positive takeaways, respondents still think New Orleans public schools can improve. Collectively, they viewed public schools as average and respondents were still more likely to believe private schools are better. While respondents strongly supported career and technical education, many felt the school system could do better at preparing students for life after high school. Finally, respondents still have not gained complete faith in the Orleans Parish School Board's (OPSB's) ability to govern all New Orleans schools. One appendix is included. [In partnership with the New Orleans Advocate.]