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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) - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) announced the launch of its new online home at doe.louisiana.gov. The LDOE’s new website features a new look, new audience pages dedicated to some of the site’s most frequent visitors, and new ways for users to find the resources they need. Redesigned with the user in mind, the site offers a more seamless and convenient experience for visitors.
“A website should be easy for people to navigate and I regularly heard complaints about how difficult it was to find information on our old site,” said Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “Our new site is a big step in the right direction and we look forward to making continued improvements in how we serve the citizens of Louisiana.”
New features and tools are designed to enhance the user experience, offering intuitive access to essential resources for families, educators, school leaders, early childhood providers, and the general public.
Key Enhancements
- New Website Address: The new domain, doe.louisiana.gov, ensures better alignment with Louisiana’s state government entities.
- Expanded Home Page: The homepage has been redesigned to serve as a central hub, showcasing priority content, the latest news, and direct links to popular resources.
- Audience Pages: Dedicated homepages tailored to the needs of key visitor groups—Families & Students, Educators, School & System Leaders, and Early Childhood Providers—offer streamlined access to relevant content.
- User-Friendly Tools: New navigation tools include a pop-out site map for comprehensive access, expandable document lists, and grouped quick links to consolidate related resources.
While the LDOE is no longer utilizing its previous website address, louisianabelieves.com, users who try to visit the old address will be directed to the new site at doe.louisiana.gov. The previous website had served as the LDOE's online home for around a decade, hosting over 14,000 links and 400 pages of content. With millions of visits annually, the LDOE website is a critical resource for families, educators, and leaders across Louisiana. The new site reflects input gathered from stakeholders and was designed to better meet their needs.
This launch marks a key milestone in the LDOE’s larger digital transformation, which includes updated agency branding and a commitment to modernizing how information is shared.
To help visitors navigate the new site, the LDOE has developed a preview as well as links to some of the most visited pages. Along with visiting the website, the public can also stay connected to the LDOE through various email newsletters or on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.