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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.
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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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Applications for standards review committees open through July 31
(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is launching a formal review of the state’s K–12 physical education student standards, aiming to strengthen the role of physical fitness in promoting lifelong health and student success. The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved the review during its June meeting, as part of a policy requiring standards updates every seven years. The current standards were last reviewed in 2017.
Applications are now open for citizens interested in serving on the standards review committees. Louisiana physical education teachers, administrators, school system staff, higher education faculty, parents, and community members are encouraged to apply by July 31.
“Just like literacy and numeracy are building blocks for academic achievement, physical fitness is foundational for lifelong health,” said Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “By using this scheduled review to modernize our standards, we can better equip students with the habits, skills, and mindset to succeed in the classroom and beyond.”
The review will focus on updating the standards to:
Strengthen the progression of foundational physical fitness skills across grade bands.
Ensure developmentally appropriate motor skills and movement patterns.
Embed expectations that support high-quality instruction for all learners.
Integrate health-focused outcomes that promote wellness.
The review process includes a steering committee and two grade-band workgroups (K–5 and 6–12), each composed of stakeholders from across the state. Committee members will meet in-person in Baton Rouge beginning in late October. All meetings will take place at the Claiborne Building and will be open to the public.
Committee selections will be submitted to BESE for approval in October. The revised standards are expected to be presented to BESE in 2026. Implementation training will take place during the 2026–2027 school year, with full implementation beginning in 2027–2028.
For more information, please view our physical education standards review overview or email classroomsupporttoolbox@la.gov.###