22 Quotes by Scott Cowen

Until a commission is sanctioned to sift through all these ideas and coalesce it into a single vision, I don't think people will pay much attention.

We believe that chartering is a very good short-term intervention given our situation, but it's not a long-term solution to running a medium- or large-scale school district.

We want our athletes to carry the torch, face, and name of Tulane University during this difficult time.

If the Big Ten calls, ... maybe I'll return their call.

I think we have to have a very comprehensive plan to rebuild the city,

It is difficult to describe what this situation feels like for those involved. It is surreal and unfathomable. But I hope you will be patient and understanding of our situation as we work our way through the complexities.

We are the only large institution that is currently standing in New Orleans right now.

We have to have a whole new mind-set about how we approach public education. If we can get our heads around true transformation, we can turn it around.

We have an opportunity of a lifetime: Out of adversity to create a school system that would be the envy of people around the country.