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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.
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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.
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Louisiana's Education Priorities
From being ready to learn on the first day of kindergarten to thriving in a career, college
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Seeds to Success program guides schools in curriculum planning and promotes lifetime involvement in agriculture
BATON ROUGE, La. -- The Louisiana Department of Education, in partnership with the LSU AgCenter, debuted a new website to educate students about the importance of food and agriculture. Seedstosuccess.com houses information to grow fruits and vegetables in Louisiana, how to apply those skills to learning and how to turn those interests into a budding career.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a nearly $100,000 Farm to School Grant to the LDOE in 2019. The LDOE is utilizing the funds to enhance existing Louisiana Farm to School activities and to develop Seeds to Success. This program guides schools in curriculum planning and the promotion of lifetime involvement in agriculture. The website includes the following sections:
- Seeds to Grow: Start here with gardening basics that provide a comprehensive background for a successful growing season.
- Seeds to Sow: Dig into fruit and vegetable guides containing information on the crop's history, when, how, and where to plant, and which varieties grow best in Louisiana.
- Seeds to Know: Explore lessons, activities and videos related to agriculture, organized by age group. The Department worked closely with Louisiana educators to identify lessons for teachers and link them to Louisiana State Curriculum Standards.
- Career Paths: Turn a passion for gardening and fresh food into a lifelong career.
- Resources: A shared space to advertise Louisiana farm to school activities by region, helping to connect those who would like to be more involved in gardens or other farm to school activities with organizations and individuals that are doing great work.
USDA's Farm to School Grants fund school systems, state and local agencies, Indian tribal organizations, agricultural producers and non-profit organizations in their efforts to increase local foods served through child nutrition programs, teach children about food and agriculture through garden and classroom education and develop schools' and farmers' capacities to participate in farm to school activities.
For the 2019-2020 school year, 126 grants - totaling more than $9 million - served more than 5,400 schools and 3.2 million students, 63 percent of whom are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
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