The Orleans Public Education Awards recognize, reward, and promote excellence in New Orleans public schools — telling the untold stories, elevating innovative practice, and celebrating the bond between educator, student and community.
Saturday, March 3, 2018 | Press Street Station
2018 Honorees
The Enduring Impact Award
Ms. Shirley Trusty Corey
Founder, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
About the Enduring Impact Award
To be considered in this category individuals must have a legacy of exceptional educational service in New Orleans public schools; exhibited outstanding integrity and commitment to student success; and made contributions that will echo throughout the lives of those they have impacted.
The Distinguished Product Award
Mr. Charles Rice, Esq.
President & CEO, Entergy New Orleans
About the Distinguished Product Award
• Professional Achievement and Career or Military Service Distinction: The recipient attained prominence through his or her efforts in commerce, industry, technology, the professions, agriculture, the arts, education, government, military or other worthy endeavors that form a record of accomplishment impressive to the citizens of New Orleans.
• Service to Society: The recipient exhibits integrity and a demonstrated commitment to service through an interest in bettering the lives of others through personal philanthropy or financial philanthropy.
• Service and Support to Orleans Parish Public Schools: The recipient’s deeds and actions reflect the importance of his or her educational training, pride in alma mater and loyalty to New Orleans public schools, as demonstrated through their interest in and support of Orleans Parish.
The Champion for Public Education Award
Mr. Robert Reily
Vice Chairman, Greater New Orleans Education Foundation
About the Champion for Public Education Award
School Honorees
Absolute Achievement, Elementary: Alice Harte Charter School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math & Science School, and Morris Jeff Community School
Absolute Achievement, High School: Edna Karr High School, New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School, and Warren Easton Charter High School
About the Correlates of Effective Schools Awards
After data analysis, the OPEA Selection Committee, a public body made up of education professionals, board members, parents, and civic and community leaders, conducts finalist site visits to see the work firsthand. Selection Committee members work on a voluntary basis, and judging is an independent and peer-led process.
The Correlates Awards are subdivided into two categories, Absolute Achievement and Fast Growth, each of which are presented to one elementary school and one high school.
The Enduring Impact Award
Ms. Shirley Trusty Corey
Founder, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
About the Enduring Impact Award
To be considered in this category individuals must have a legacy of exceptional educational service in New Orleans public schools; exhibited outstanding integrity and commitment to student success; and made contributions that will echo throughout the lives of those they have impacted.
The Distinguished Product Award
Mr. Charles Rice, Esq.
President & CEO, Entergy New Orleans
About the Distinguished Product Award
• Professional Achievement and Career or Military Service Distinction: The recipient attained prominence through his or her efforts in commerce, industry, technology, the professions, agriculture, the arts, education, government, military or other worthy endeavors that form a record of accomplishment impressive to the citizens of New Orleans.
• Service to Society: The recipient exhibits integrity and a demonstrated commitment to service through an interest in bettering the lives of others through personal philanthropy or financial philanthropy.
• Service and Support to Orleans Parish Public Schools: The recipient’s deeds and actions reflect the importance of his or her educational training, pride in alma mater and loyalty to New Orleans public schools, as demonstrated through their interest in and support of Orleans Parish.
The Champion for Public Education Award
Mr. Robert Reily
Vice Chairman, Greater New Orleans Education Foundation
About the Champion for Public Education Award
School Honorees
Absolute Achievement, Elementary:Alice Harte Charter School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math & Science School, and Morris Jeff Community School
Absolute Achievement, High School: Edna Karr High School, New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School, and Warren Easton Charter High School
About the Correlates of Effective Schools Awards
After data analysis, the OPEA Selection Committee, a public body made up of education professionals, board members, parents, and civic and community leaders, conducts finalist site visits to see the work firsthand. Selection Committee members work on a voluntary basis, and judging is an independent and peer-led process.
The Correlates Awards are subdivided into two categories, Absolute Achievement and Fast Growth, each of which are presented to one elementary school and one high school.
About the OPEAs
The Orleans Public Education Awards celebrate “what works and why” in our city's open-enrollment public schools.
OPEN is humbled to be able to salute the accomplishments of the OPEA honorees and honorable mentions. Each individual and entity works with an unwavering belief in this community and its students. Sometimes, they do their work in spite of the circumstances or prediction – and make it look easy while doing so. Their example calls all of us to a higher standard, to a collective commitment to create a public education system of which our children and our community can be proud.
The OPEAs & You
Why Sponsor the Awards?
Publicity Opportunities
The OPEAs pack the room with over 100 prominent civic, business, and education leaders every year, and reach thousands of people through our media campaign. Your brand will be front and center before this powerful demographic. We are committed to ensuring that your presence is maximized throughout our event, strengthening your visibility and raising awareness of your commitment to public education and educators. Become a sponsor and your organization will receive:
PR & Media
Our yearly promotional campaign regularly surpasses 200,000 impressions via paid advertising, plus print, TV and radio coverage of the awards.
Online Media
Your logo featured front and center on the OPEA website, as well as email and social media communications.
Print Collateral
Sponsoring organizations’ logos will be printed in award programs, invitations, and any other campaign material.
On Stage
Sponsor logos appear prominently during award presentation and ceremony, and sponsor speaking opportunities are available.
Sponsorship Levels
- School & Community Organization Sponsorship
- Award Sponsorship: Outstanding Community Partner
- Award Sponsorship: Absolute Achievement School-Based Awards
- Award Sponsorship: Signature Individual Awards
- Title Sponsorship: Orleans Public Education Awards
• Sponsor logo and hyperlink on OPEA website
• Banner ad in event program
• Dedicated table signage
• Logo featured during award presentation and in event hall signage
• Block of 10 invitations to award ceremony
$1,500
• Sponsor logo and hyperlink on OPEA website
• Banner ad in event program
• Dedicated table signage
• Logo featured during award presentation and in event hall signage
• Block of 10 invitations to award ceremony
• Award naming and presentation rights with on-stage speaking opportunity (i.e. "Your Business Presents the 2018 Outstanding Community Partner Award")
• $300 cash donation to honored organization in your name
$3,500
• Sponsor logo and hyperlink on OPEA website
• Banner ad in event program
• Dedicated table signage
• Logo featured during award presentation and in event hall signage
• Block of 10 invitations to award ceremony
• Award naming and presentation rights with on-stage speaking opportunity (i.e. "Your Business Presents the 2018 Elementary Absolute Achievement Award")
• Louisiana Education Policy Fellowship Program scholarship donated to school employee in your name
$3,500
• Sponsor logo and hyperlink on OPEA website
• Half-page ad in event program
• Dedicated table signage
• Logo featured during award presentation and in event hall signage
• Block of 10 invitations to award ceremony
• Award naming and presentation rights with on-stage speaking opportunity (i.e. "Your Business Presents the 2018 Enduring Impact Award")
$5,000
• Sponsor logo and hyperlink on OPEA website
• Full-page ad in event program
• Dedicated table signage
• Logo featured during award presentation and in event hall signage
• Block of 10 invitations to award ceremony
• Exclusive naming rights to awards as a whole (i.e. "Your Business Presents the 2018 Orleans Public Education Awards")
$10,000
Award Selection & Past Honorees
The Orleans Public Education Network distributes awards to schools based on data analysis of the last three school years (2014/15 - 2016/17). OPEN’s analysis examines the percentage of students performing at grade level or above (i.e. Basic or above). This is notably a higher standard than what is included in the state standardized assessment, but a reasonable baseline for examining excellence in student achievement.
With these considerations in mind, all state assessments administered over the period and End of Course data for all schools serving grades 3-12 were reviewed for school years 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. For a school to be considered a best practice, it must have demonstrated academic success serving all grades within the grouping for the three-year period.
Only open-enrollment schools are considered for the Orleans Public Education Awards. Schools with selective enrollment criteria contribute to the conversation of best practices in teaching and learning, but as we work for more equity and excellence in the public school system, it is a priority to highlight what is best in schools that achieve excellent results for all students — especially those who may have shown lower academic performance prior to enrollment.
Additional criteria include:
- • 50% or more students scoring Basic or above in the majority of the 4 subjects under consideration (ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies) at each grade level. SPS scores were not part of the criteria for analysis.
- • Above-state average in percentage of students achieving Basic or above in the majority of the subject areas over the three year period.
Site visits are also conducted to identify the following 7 Correlates of Effective Schools, a set of criteria based on 50 years of educational research that are the foundation for how OPEN evaluates quality schools:
- • A clearly stated and focused mission on learning for all
- • A safe and orderly environment for learning
- • Uncompromising commitment to high expectations for all
- • Instructional leadership
- • Opportunity to learn is paramount
- • Frequent monitoring of progress
- • Enhanced, regular communication with families and community partners
2017 Distinguished Product of New Orleans Public Schools
Dr. Petrice Sams-Abiodun
Executive Director, Lindy Boggs National Center for Community Literacy
2017 Enduring Impact Award
Barbara MacPhee
Founding Principal, New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School
2017 Correlates of Effective Schools Award, Elementary Absolute Achievement
Alice Harte Charter School
2017 Correlates of Effective Schools Award, High School Absolute Achievement
Warren Easton Charter High School and Edna Karr High School
2017 Outstanding Community Partner Award
Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.)
2017 School & Community Partnership Award
Communities in Schools of Greater New Orleans
2015 Enduring Impact Award
Mr. Jay Altman and Dr. Anthony Recasner
Founders, New Orleans Charter Middle School
2015 Distinguished Product of New Orleans Public Schools
Dr. Calvin Mackie
Founder, STEM NOLA
The 2015 Innovative Approaches to School Design and Delivery Award
Morris Jeff Community School
The 2015 Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Integration Award
Mahalia Jackson Elementary School
The 2015 Exemplary Arts Education Award
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
The 2015 Exemplary Language Immersion Education Award
International School of Louisiana
The 2015 Outstanding Community Partner Award
The Silverback Society
The 2015 Adult and Opportunity Youth Education Award
New Orleans Job Corps Center and Youth Empowerment Project
2014 Correlates of Effective Schools Award, Fast Growth
John McDonogh #32 Literacy Academy
The 2014 Teacher Quality Award
Alice M. Harte Charter School
The 2014 Outstanding Community Partner Award
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art and 100 Black Men of Metro New Orleans
2014 Correlates of Effective Schools Award, Elementary Absolute Achievement
Edward Hynes Charter School
2014 Correlates of Effective Schools Award, High School Absolute Achievement
Warren Easton Charter High School
2014 Distinguished Product of New Orleans Public Schools
Mr. James "Jim" Singleton
Chairman, New Orleans Redevelopment Authority & Total Community Action
2014 Enduring Impact Award
Mrs. Mary Haynes-Smith
Principal, Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School
2013 Distinguished Product of New Orleans Public Schools
Mr. Alden McDonald
President, Liberty Bank & Trust Co.
2013 Distinguished Product of New Orleans Public Schools
Ms. Mary Laurie
Principal, L.B. Landry-O.P. Walker College and Career Preparatory High School
2013 Correlates of Effective Schools Award, Elementary Absolute Achievement
Martin Behrman Charter School Academy of Creative Arts and Sciences
2013 Correlates of Effective Schools Award, High School Absolute Achievement
New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School
2013 School and Community Partnership Award
Edgar P. Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy
2013 Correlates of Effective Schools Award, Elementary Fast Growth
John McDonogh #32 Literacy Academy
2013 Correlates of Effective Schools Award, High School Fast Growth
Sophie B. Wright Charter School