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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.
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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.
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- An effective teacher for every student
- Expand educational choice for students and families
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Dr. Cade Brumley
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LDOE, Lieutenant Governor’s Office partner to sign international agreement that enhances French education in schools across Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. -- The governments of France and Louisiana renewed their 48-year partnership today that supports French language and culture throughout the state. The Franco-Louisiana Accords is an international agreement of cooperation and support that benefits over 17,000 students across 60 school systems through professional and personal exchanges. The agreement provides for the recruitment of highly qualified teachers of French in support of the state’s International Associate Teacher Program, as well as curricular support from the country of France.
“French language and culture are part of the fabric of Louisiana’s history and identity,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “Continuing the legacy of cooperation between Louisiana and France ensures the next generation of students has the opportunity to benefit from this relationship.”
Representatives from Louisiana and France gathered in-person at the Cabildo in New Orleans and virtually to sign the agreement. It extends through 2024. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) Deputy Assistant Superintendent Chanda Johnson, Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) President Burnell Lemoine and Consortium of Louisiana Colleges and Universities Co-Presidents Dr. Tamara Linder and Dr. Robin White signed the agreement on behalf of Louisiana.
Signing on behalf of France were Minister of National Education, Youth and Sports, Jean-Michel Blanquer, Minister of State for Tourism, French Nationals Abroad and Francophonie attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Ambassador of France to the United States Philippe Etienne, and Consul General of France in Louisiana Vincent Sciama.
Today’s signing is the product of months of work on behalf of the LDOE, CODOFIL and the Consul General of France in New Orleans.
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