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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
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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. – Acting State Superintendent Beth Scioneaux issued the following message to school leaders regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. The message led the Department’s weekly newsletter.
Dear Colleagues,
On Monday evening, I had the privilege of participating in a roundtable discussion at Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) centered on how the state is responding to the evolving Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. During the education-focused segment of the live broadcast, which you can now view online, I answered questions alongside Gov. John Bel Edwards, Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Kim Hunter Reed and LPB Deputy Director Christina Melton. They offered valuable information and perspective.
Among the questions posed to the panel, we were asked how Louisiana is supporting distance learning efforts, including for children who do not have Internet access.
The Louisiana Department of Education is committed to supporting all distance learning efforts to minimize students’ learning loss. The Department has identified ways students and families can access free or reduced-cost Internet packages and WiFi hotspots, as well as ways schools can ensure tracking on devices provided directly to students. That information can be found in our K-12 FAQ, which is continually updated.
The Department has also been researching Louisiana school systems with strong plans to provide access to learning, collaborating with experts across the nation in order to provide school systems and educators with ideas and tools, and working closely with curriculum publishers to ensure access to key materials.
Later this week, we plan to provide you all with:
- Sample models of distance education, including models that require limited or no technology;
- Tools for teachers and students, such as sample schedules and communication systems, and guidance on how to utilize these tools;
- An inventory of curricular materials that are available for distance learning formats; and
- A dedicated Course Choice catalog that will offer expanded high school credit course opportunities through June 30.
We hope these resources, which will be shared directly and posted to our website, prove valuable as you navigate this uncertain time.
In service,
Beth Scioneaux
Acting State Superintendent
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