Brief #1: Who enrolls through the centralized application?
This first brief looks at who enrolls in publicly funded early childhood programs through the centralized application (NCAP, formerly OneApp). The brief also examines which groups were more likely to participate in Main Round (when families are most likely to get matched to their most preferred option) and examines the implications for the coordinated enrollment system.
Brief #2: What do parents of young children look for in early childhood programs and elementary schools?
The second brief in the series “How New Orleans Families Navigate Early Childhood and Kindergarten School Choice” looks at what parents of young children look for in early childhood programs and elementary schools. Program quality is paramount for parents, but they define quality differently based on whether they’re seeking an early learning program or kindergarten. Location, school culture and other considerations also factor into parents’ decision-making.