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LOUISIANA STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST NATIONAL RANKINGS ON THE NATION’S REPORT CARD
January 29, 2025Louisiana students have achieved some of the most significant academic progress in the nation, according to data released today as part of The Nation’s Report Card. Widely regarded as the gold standard of assessments, these latest results measure math and reading proficiency among 4th and 8th grade students in the U.S. Louisiana’s students earned the state’s highest national rankings across both grade levels and subjects.
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LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION FOR TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT
January 22, 2025Early bird registration is February 10 until March 14. The early bird cost for the three-day professional learning conference is $249. Regular registration will open on March 15 and continue through April 18 at a cost of $299.
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LOUISIANA LAUNCHES SUPPORT CENTER, WEBSITE HOME FOR LA GATOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
January 22, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education has unveiled new resources to support the public in understanding and accessing the state’s first education scholarship account (ESA) program. The Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program is set to open student applications by March 1 for the 2025-2026 school year.
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GOVERNOR LANDRY SIGNS LA GATOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INTO LAW
January 21, 2025Governor Landry signed the LA Gator Scholarship Program into law, which ensures every child has the opportunity of a great education, regardless of where they live. Governor Landry’s Louisiana GATOR (Give All a True Opportunity to Rise) scholarships will allow parents to choose the school that best suits their child’s needs.
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
January 14, 2025The 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.
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LOUISIANA STUDENTS SELECTED FOR US SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
January 13, 2025Emily Nevils of Winnfield and Neal Tandon of Kenner were selected from among the state’s top student leaders to be part of the 104 national student delegation that will attend meetings and briefings with senators, the president, a justice of the Supreme Court, leaders of cabinet agencies, and other officials throughout the week. Each delegate will also receive a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate study.
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SEEKING PRESENTERS FOR TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT 2025
January 8, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education is excited to announce the Teacher Leader Summit 2025 session proposal window. This annual event provides a unique platform for educators across the state to collaborate, share innovative practices, and lead the future of teaching and learning in Louisiana.
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LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2025 STUDENTS OF THE YEAR REGIONAL HONOREES
January 7, 2025The LDOE and BESE recognize outstanding fifth, eighth, and twelfth-grade students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, academic performance, achievements, citizenship, and service to the school and community through the Students of the Year program.
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FBI RELEASES RESOURCES FOR NEW ORLEANS TERRORIST ATTACK VICTIMS
January 6, 2025The FBI’s New Orleans Field Office is seeking to identify potential victims of the Bourbon Street attack. The FBI continues investigating the horrific attack on innocent victims in New Orleans in the early morning hours of January 1, 2025. FBI resources across the country, including victim specialists, are responding to assist victims and family members who have been affected.
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LOUISIANA STATE SUPERINTENDENT CALLS FOR MOMENT OF SILENCE ACROSS LOUISIANA SCHOOLS
January 3, 2025Today, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order declaring a period of mourning for the victims of the heinous terrorist attack in New Orleans. In a letter to school system leaders requesting their observance of Governor Landry's order, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley also asked school systems to consider a system-wide moment of silence at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 6.
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IN THE NEWS: SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS IN LOUISIANA THE 'BEST IN THE NATION' ARGUES STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
December 29, 2024"We live in the greatest country on the face of the earth, our kids deserve to know that. And our kids need to understand and appreciate that they have a responsibility to protect, sustain, and improve our constitutional republic."
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IN THE NEWS: OVERHAULING SOCIAL STUDIES IN A POLARIZED ERA. ONE STATE CHIEF TELLS THE TALE
December 29, 2024"Many believed that any attempt to revise these standards was destined for failure. However, when I took the job as state superintendent, I didn’t sign up to take the path of least resistance. I came here to do what is best for our students. This work is too important. So, we decided to take the standards head on."
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IN THE NEWS: A FREEDOM FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION
December 29, 2024"In Louisiana, where I’m the State Superintendent of Education, we’re disrupting the status quo. Last year, we adopted new K–12 Social Studies Standards that tell the story of America’s greatness, along with our strides towards becoming a more perfect union."
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LOUISIANA K-3 READING SCORES IMPROVE
December 22, 2024Louisiana K-3 students improved their reading proficiency by 2.3 percentage points on a literacy screener given at the beginning of this school year. Student cohort data also showed a 9.3 percentage point increase, with 2023’s kindergarten class growing by 20.4 points in 2024 as first graders.
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MORE LOUISIANA TEACHERS CHOOSING TO REMAIN IN THE PROFESSION
December 22, 2024The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) previewed findings from their upcoming Teacher Exit Data Report today. The annual report shows a 2-percent decrease in the number of teachers exiting their current position.
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WELCOME TO THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S NEW ONLINE HOME
December 20, 2024View a list of our most visited pages to help find what you're looking for on our new website.
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LOUISIANA WILL REVIEW CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS IN MATH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
December 11, 2024The standards review committees application is open until January 27. Louisiana teachers, administrators, school system staff, higher education faculty, parents, and community members are encouraged to apply.
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DEPARTMENT SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM SPONSORS
December 9, 2024The Louisiana Department of Education's Division of Nutrition Support is now accepting applications from eligible agencies and organizations to serve as sponsors and program sites for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides healthy meals to children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, during the summer months when school is not in session.
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LOUISIANA EDUCATION RANKS FOURTH NATIONALLY ON NEW STUDY
December 9, 2024Louisiana education ranks near the top of another national study. A new report places Louisiana education fourth overall nationally when revisiting the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card.
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TEACHER SURPRISED WITH MILESTONE 3,000TH MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARD AND $25,000
December 4, 2024Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken surprised fourth grade math teacher Ashley Davis with the 3,000th Award and an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize that she can use as she wishes.