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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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State Advisory Groups
The LDOE facilitates over a dozen councils, committees, task forces, and other groups.
Today, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order declaring a period of mourning for the victims of the heinous terrorist attack in New Orleans. In a letter to school system leaders requesting their observance of Governor Landry's order, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley also asked school systems to consider a system-wide moment of silence at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 6.
"A heinous act of terrorism occurred in New Orleans only a few hours into 2025," Dr. Brumley wrote in the letter. "As a result, several of our fellow citizens lost their lives, leaving behind friends, family, and lasting legacies. I extend my condolences and prayers to everyone engaged in this period of mourning."
Governor Landry's order calls for all flags over state buildings to be flown at half-staff on the following days to honor and remember each innocent life lost. All political subdivisions, private entities, and educational institutions, including public, private, and parochial, and post-secondary institutions, are encouraged to lower the flags of the United States and State of Louisiana at half-staff during this period as well. This executive order will be amended as necessary to include every victim once their names are made public.
- Monday, January 6, 2025: In remembrance of Kareem Badawi
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025: In remembrance of Tiger Bech
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025: In remembrance of Drew Dauphin
- Thursday, January 9, 2025: In remembrance of Nikyra Dedeaux
- Friday, January 10, 2025: In remembrance of William “Billy” DiMaio
- Monday, January 13, 2025: In remembrance of Hubert Gauthreaux
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025: In remembrance of Reggie Hunter
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025: In remembrance of Nicole Perez
- Thursday, January 16, 2025: In remembrance of Terrance “Terry” Kennedy
- Friday, January 17, 2025: In remembrance of Matthew Tenedorio
“Louisiana will never forget the 14 innocent lives lost and the horrific scenes of January 1. However, Louisiana and her people will never cower in fear. Instead, we will unite and come back stronger in honor of every person who lost their lives that day,” said Governor Landry.
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