Welcome to the Louisiana Department of Education
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
Employment Opportunities
Careers at LDOE
Join the Louisiana Department of Education as we strive for excellence.
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) is now accepting applications until April 7 for its 2025 High School Summer Internship Program, a hands-on learning opportunity that reflects the state’s commitment to redesigning the high school experience and expanding real-world opportunities for students.
Five students will be selected to work as paid interns in one of several key LDOE offices this summer. From policy research and communications to curriculum review and data analysis, interns will contribute to meaningful projects that directly support the Department’s work and help shape the future of education in Louisiana.
Internship Opportunities
Interns will be assigned to one of the following LDOE offices:
- Career and College Readiness – Share student success stories and develop communication toolkits around work-based learning.
- Teaching and Learning – Support curriculum reviews, contribute to post-legislative session materials, and provide input on state-level initiatives such as artificial intelligence in education.
- Governmental Affairs – Analyze legislation and educational data impacting Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- Public Affairs – Design media materials and communications campaigns to inspire future educators, especially in CTE fields.
More information about internship roles in each office is available online.
Application Details
Applications are open until April 7.
To apply, students must submit the following:
- Application for Student Employment
- LDOE Summer Internship Supplemental Application
- High school transcript
- Resume (highlighting coursework, clubs, volunteer work, or past experience)
- Parental Permission Release Form (required for students under 18)
Completed applications and any questions should be sent to Stephanie Marcum at stephanie.marcum@la.gov.
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