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About the Louisiana Department of Education
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) provides guidance and support to all publicly funded early childhood centers and elementary and secondary schools in Louisiana. Specifically, the department provides tools and resources to schools and school systems to support classroom instruction, assessments, workforce development and college and career preparation. Additionally, the department provides families and the public with transparent reporting of center, school, and school system performance and quality through the Louisiana School Finder.
To stay connected with the LDOE and receive updates on our work and our resources, visit our newsroom and our newsletter subscriptions page.
Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
The LDOE is the administrative arm of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). BESE was established by the 1974 Louisiana Constitution. The Board is composed of 11 members: eight elected by the citizens of Louisiana’s eight BESE districts, and three appointed by the governor of Louisiana to represent the state at-large. Together, these members adopt and enact policies governing the elementary and secondary schools of Louisiana.
Louisiana's Education Priorities
Louisiana's education priorities maintain a clear focus on what matters most for academic achievement.
- Early childhood leading to kindergarten readiness
- Literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading
- Math instruction from foundational to advanced skills
- Opportunities ensuring a meaningful high school experience
- An effective teacher for every student
- Expand educational choice for students and families
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Louisiana State Superintendent
Dr. Cade Brumley
Dr. Brumley is a Louisiana native who has dedicated his career to serving children, parents, and educators.
Back to the Basics
Louisiana's Education Priorities
From being ready to learn on the first day of kindergarten to thriving in a career, college
Employment Opportunities
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Policy Guidance
State Advisory Groups
The LDOE facilitates over a dozen councils, committees, task forces, and other groups.
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) today announced the launch of The Protect Louisiana Schools: Hurricane Preparedness Commission (PLSHPC), Louisiana’s first statewide commission centered on solidifying our public school’s core infrastructures and creating operational best practices for school systems and leaders during hurricanes.
“Over the past two years, Louisiana has been catastrophically impacted by six hurricanes — two of which were among the strongest in our state’s history,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. "Many coastal public schools have been devastated from the repeated barrage of high winds, torrential rain, and flash floods, resulting in billions of dollars in damages – roofs torn off, hallways flooded, walls collapsed. But despite all of this, Louisiana’s students, teachers, administrators, and parents have shown unwavering resilience in the face of extraordinary adversity. They have done their part — now is the time for us to do ours.”
PLSHPC will bring together experts from the private sector, academia, and government to formulate comprehensive recommendations that will modernize Louisiana’s education infrastructure and equip school systems with the necessary tools to protect their facilities pre- and post-hurricane.
PLSHPC is comprised of:
- Catherine Cassidy, Principal, Southside High School
- Doris Voitier, Superintendent / BESE Member, St. Bernard Parish Schools
- Joel Dillon, Manager of Executive Operations, Louisiana Department of Education
- Karl Bruchhaus, Superintendent, Calcasieu Parish School Board
- Kelli Oertling, Principal, Lakewood Elementary
- Kendricks "Ken" Brass, Louisiana State Representative, District 58
- Mark Abraham, Louisiana State Senator, District 25
- Philip Martin, Superintendent, Terrebonne Parish School District
- Sharon L. Clark, Charter Director, Sophie B. Wright High School
- Spencer Harris, Principal, Springfield High School
- Talé D. Lockett, Chief Executive Officer, Algiers Charter School Association
- Trevis A. Thompson, School Safety Officer, Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
- Tiffany Delcour, Chief Operations Officer, NOLA Public Schools
- Mark Richards, Lecturer, Emergency and Security Studies Program, Tulane University
- Dr. Kimberly L. Foster, Dean, School of Science and Engineering, Tulane University
- Dr. Elizabeth Matthews, Assistant Professor, College of Engineering & Science, Louisiana Tech University
- Dr. Carol J. Friedland, Associate Professor, Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management, Louisiana State University
For more information, please visit ProtectLaSchools.Org.
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