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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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(BATON ROUGE, LA - September 9, 2022) - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has named the members of its 2022-23 Teacher Advisory Council. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley made the announcement today on the Department’s social media channels.
Louisiana’s inaugural Teacher Advisory Council includes 22 classroom leaders from a wide range of backgrounds and educational settings. This cohort of educators will meet with Dr. Brumley quarterly to share feedback on current education initiatives and offer insight on how Louisiana can continue to improve student outcomes.
“One way we elevate teacher voice in Louisiana is by giving them a seat at the table on the issues that matter in our classrooms,” said Dr. Brumley. “The educators on our council represent the great diversity of school choices available to Louisiana families. I’m looking forward to learning from their experiences and coming together on solutions that are best for students.”
The members of the 2022-23 Louisiana Teacher Advisory Council are:
- Cammie Benoit | South Cameron High School | Cameron Parish
- Brittany Bonnaffons | Hahnville High School | St. Charles Parish
- Gwynne Clavijo | Atkins Elementary | Caddo Parish
- Allison Davis | Ouachita Parish High | Ouachita Parish
- Bernita Dunbar | Delta Charter | Public Charter
- Megan Girlinghouse | Catholic of Pointe Coupee | Nonpublic
- Lauren Gros | E. S. Richardson Elementary | Webster Parish
- Tristen Guillory | St. Amant High School | Ascension Parish
- Melanie Hurd | Northeast Baptist School | Nonpublic
- Amanda Jones | University View Academy | Virtual Public Charter
- Katelyn Keowen | Prairieville Middle School | Ascension Parish
- Regena Landry | Copper Mill Elementary | Zachary Community Schools
- John Lary | C.E. Byrd High School | Caddo Parish
- Allison McLellan | Belle Chasse High School | Plaquemines Parish
- Erika Musgrove | Broadmoor Elementary | East Baton Rouge Parish
- Tiffany Starks | Legion Park Elementary | Terrebonne Parish
- Cassidy Tackett | Union Central Elementary School | Caldwell Parish
- Amber Thomas | Advantage Charter Academy | Public Charter
- Taylor Wallace | Woodvale Elementary | Lafayette Parish
- Karrie Ward | Kehoe- France South | Nonpublic
- Erik Willie | French Settlement High | Livingston Parish
- Antonio Wilson | Ruston High School | Lincoln Parish
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