MISSION

OPEN informs and mobilizes community to achieve excellence and equity for every child in public schools in New Orleans.

OPEN achieves its mission by:
• Conducting public convenings to support participatory policymaking
• Collecting and disseminating quality data to support informed decision-making in communities and schools
• Conducting and disseminating independent policy analysis
• Developing leaders and collaborating with networks of leaders to identify and address targeted policy interventions
• Developing and convening a network of organizations to advance public policy in support of high quality education for all students

VISION

We envision a New Orleans where trust and honesty are integral in all social interactions and inclusion and transparency are hallmarks of public policy decisions. Where residents, regardless of race or economic status, are assured of equitable access to excellent education. Where the fruits of quality education include an informed citizenry, a strong diverse economy, an upwardly mobile workforce and bright futures for happy and safe children and families.

VALUES

Honesty • Equity • Trust • Transparency • Inclusion • Quality Education • Diversity • Informed Citizenry