Welcome to ATNOLA

Advocacy for the Arts and Technology in New Orleans, Louisiana, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit corporation.  Founded in 2006, after the horrific destruction of New Orleans caused by the break of the federal levees during Hurricane Katrina, Advocacy for the Arts and Technology in New Orleans, Louisiana, Inc., is committed to positively impacting the public education of our city's children.  Its Board of Directors serves as as the governing board for the Crocker Arts and Technology School (CATS) which began operating August 11, 2008.

The Mission of CATS is to produce world-class learners by providing the highest quality of teaching and learning, so all students can achieve academic success.

The Vision of our charter school is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence and prepares our students to become lifelong learners, equipping them for college and for life beyond the classroom.  We know that given the opportunity to provide students with the necessary resources, all students can excel and achieve academic success, regardless of their socio-economic background, race, or prior academic performance.