Media Roundup: 2024–25 New Orleans Citywide Youth Survey

June 16, 2026

Findings from the 2024–25 New Orleans Citywide Youth Survey continue to inform public conversations about how best to support young people across the city. 

Since the survey's release, local media have highlighted both the findings and the broader discussions they have sparked among educators, policymakers, community leaders, and youth-serving organizations. The survey points to a clear theme: New Orleans youth have high hopes for their futures, but many also report challenges with mental health, school support, and the pathways they need to reach their goals.

In a recent article for NOLA.com, Marie Fazio recapped ERA-New Orleans' May 7 event, highlighting key themes from the panel discussion, including student mental health, the lasting challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and opportunities to better support youth well-being. Read the article here.

ERA-New Orleans Managing Director Jamie M. Carroll also joined Tommy Tucker on WWL First News to discuss survey findings related to student mental health, school climate, and young people's career aspirations. Their conversation explored what the results reveal about the experiences, challenges, and goals of New Orleans students today. Listen here.