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Explore the most recent developments shaping education in Louisiana. From policy updates to success stories, stay up to date with what's happening across our state.
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LOUISIANA NAMES 50 EDUCATORS TO 2026-2027 ASPIRING PRINCIPAL FELLOWSHIP
June 4, 2026Sixth cohort of the year-long leadership program will prepare future principals from 22 school systems to lead schools focused on high-quality instruction and improved student outcomes
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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEW TEACHER EXPERIENCE SUMMER KICKOFF 2026
June 3, 2026Free July 24 event will welcome up to 400 new teachers for professional learning and statewide networking
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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2026 LOUISIANA K-12 SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT
June 2, 2026Statewide event is hosted by the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education and Louisiana State Police
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STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION RELEASES STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR LANDRY'S EXECUTIVE ORDER
June 2, 2026Governor Landry issued an executive order directing the LDOE and BESE to redirect revenues in the MFP towards a teacher stipend in 2026-2027
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LOUISIANA NAMES FINALISTS FOR TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
May 26, 2026Overall honorees will be announced at 20th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVES LOUISIANA’S RETURNING EDUCATION TO THE STATES WAIVER
May 20, 2026Louisiana is the second state to receive the Returning Education to the States Waiver
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT 2026 IS MAY 26-28 IN NEW ORLEANS
May 19, 2026Attendees can find schedules, session information, logistics, and event updates on the TLS 2026 event page
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LOUISIANA NAMES 2026 STUDENTS OF THE YEAR
May 18, 2026Overall honorees are Sanil Savita Thorat from Caddo Parish, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart from Lincoln Parish, and Melissa An Le from Lincoln Parish
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OPENS APPLICATION FOR TEACHERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
May 15, 2026Louisiana public school teachers invited to apply by June 12
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EIGHT LOUISIANA STUDENTS NAMED 2026 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS SEMIFINALISTS
May 14, 2026Presidential Scholar is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students
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LOUISIANA RANKS FIRST AMONG STATES IN READING GROWTH, SECOND IN MATH ON LATEST NATIONAL EDUCATION SCORECARD
May 13, 2026Louisiana is the only state to surpass pre-pandemic levels in both reading and math, according to a new report from Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth
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LOUISIANA TEACHERS CAN ENTER TO WIN VIP PASSES TO TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT 2026
May 4, 2026Enter by May 7 for a chance to win one of 20 free passes to Louisiana’s premier professional learning event
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LOUISIANA INVESTS OVER $5.1 MILLION IN STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
April 21, 2026The resources will help educators target student needs through specialized training, classroom implementation support, and evidence-based instructional practices.
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LOUISIANA RECOGNIZES 2026 STATE HONOREES FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL AND STUDENT SUPPORT
April 15, 2026The LDOE announced overall state honorees for school support employees and school health service providers, and celebrated schools leading the way in student physical activity. -
LOUISIANA STRENGTHENS CLASSROOM FOCUS ON THE SCIENCE OF READING, GRAMMAR, AND CURSIVE WRITING
April 13, 2026Louisiana students will soon benefit from new English language arts (ELA) standards that further reinforce the fundamentals of reading and writing.
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LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES SEMIFINALISTS AND FINALISTS FOR AWARDS RECOGNIZING TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERS
March 27, 2026The LDOE named semifinalists for Louisiana Teacher and Principal of the Year and finalists for Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year and New Teacher of the Year.
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LSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH KIM MULKEY TO KEYNOTE TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT 2026
March 19, 2026LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey will serve as keynote speaker for the Teacher Leader Summit 2026 Opening Session on May 26 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
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US PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM NAMES 104 LOUISIANA STUDENTS AS CANDIDATES FOR 2026 AWARD
March 12, 2026Students nationwide are named U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.
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LOUISIANA RELEASES DRAFT PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
March 10, 2026Members of the public can view the proposed revisions and submit comments through April 15 at 4 p.m.
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LOUISIANA’S REVISED SCHOOL GRADING SYSTEM NAMED ‘NATIONAL STANDARD’
March 5, 2026Louisiana has been named a national standard for how schools and school systems are graded. ExcelinEd recognized Louisiana as the state exemplar for school and system accountability in its 2026 Education Policy Playbook.