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LOUISIANA REDUCES STATE TESTING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
October 15, 2025Louisiana is reducing the number of state assessments in high school from six to four, streamlining the testing experience for students and educators. Beginning with students entering ninth grade in 2026–2027, new comprehensive exams in English language arts and math will replace current multi-test formats.
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TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT 2026 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 15 TO DECEMBER 5
October 10, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education invites educators across the state to apply to present at Teacher Leader Summit 2026.
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LOUISIANA STUDENTS MAKE STRONG ADVANCED PLACEMENT GAINS
September 30, 2025New national Advanced Placement (AP) data released by the College Board shows Louisiana high school students are making significant progress. The share of AP exams where students have earned a score that qualifies for college credit has increased by 24.5 percentage points since 2021, representing nearly two-thirds growth in four years.
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LOUISIANA REDUCES STATE TESTING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
October 15, 2025Louisiana is reducing the number of state assessments in high school from six to four, streamlining the testing experience for students and educators. Beginning with students entering ninth grade in 2026–2027, new comprehensive exams in English language arts and math will replace current multi-test formats.
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TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT 2026 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 15 TO DECEMBER 5
October 10, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education invites educators across the state to apply to present at Teacher Leader Summit 2026.
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LOUISIANA STUDENTS MAKE STRONG ADVANCED PLACEMENT GAINS
September 30, 2025New national Advanced Placement (AP) data released by the College Board shows Louisiana high school students are making significant progress. The share of AP exams where students have earned a score that qualifies for college credit has increased by 24.5 percentage points since 2021, representing nearly two-thirds growth in four years.