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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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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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Dr. Cade Brumley
Dr. Brumley is a Louisiana native who has dedicated his career to serving children, parents, and educators.
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Schools located in Lafayette and Evangeline parishes win national honor
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Early College Academy in Lafayette Parish and Pine Prairie High School in Evangeline Parish have been named National ESEA Distinguished Schools by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA). The Louisiana schools earned the honor for exceptional performance for two or more years.
“Our children are our highest priority. The teachers, leaders and families of these schools are committed to that student-first mission," said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley.
The NAESPA annually recognizes two Title I schools in every state. Title I schools, a designation based on the percentage of their students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive additional federal funding to support populations of at-risk or economically-disadvantaged students through enhanced programming.
To be selected, schools must either demonstrate high academic achievement for two or more consecutive years or significantly close the achievement gap between specific student groups and their peers.
Early College Academy was recognized in the category of “High Achieving Schools,” which highlights exceptional student performance for two or more years. Students there have consistently met or exceeded expectations for high academic achievement.
Pine Prairie High School was recognized in the category of "Closing the Achievement Gap" for their work improving the educational performance of students that have historically struggled.
Both schools have been invited to participate in the National ESEA Conference on February 8-11, where they will be honored among distinguished schools nationwide.
The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators —formerly the National Title I Association—has been selecting examples of superior, federally funded school programs for national recognition through the National ESEA Distinguished Schools program (recently renamed from its predecessor, the National Title I Distinguished Schools program) since 1996. These schools demonstrate a wide array of strengths, including team approaches to teaching and learning, focused professional development opportunities for staff, individualized programs for student success and strong partnerships between the school, parents, and the community.
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