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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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TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
May 29, 2025The school year may have just ended, but over 7,000 Louisiana educators will gather in New Orleans to sharpen their skills and plan for the year ahead.
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LOUISIANA K-3 STUDENTS SHOW SIGNIFICANT READING PROGRESS
May 27, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education released end-of-year literacy screener results for students in grades K–3. The data reveal a 17-point increase in the percentage of students reading on or above grade level from the start to the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
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TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT 2025 MOBILE APP NOW LIVE
May 20, 2025Whether you're attending sessions, connecting with fellow educators, or exploring the exhibit hall, the app puts everything you need in the palm of your hand.
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LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2025 STUDENTS OF THE YEAR
May 16, 2025Overall honorees are Mary Mack Thornton from Caddo Parish, Rylann Renee Viator from Vermilion Parish, and Neal Pramod Tandon from Jefferson Parish
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LOUISIANA ACHIEVES HIGHEST-EVER RANKING IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
May 12, 2025Louisiana has reached its highest-ever ranking in the U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings, climbing to 37th for Pre-K–12 education. This marks the state’s third straight year of academic gains, driven by statewide strategy and the commitment of educators and families.
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LOUISIANA AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION
April 24, 2025Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley has formally certified the state’s opposition to discriminatory and divisive practices in K-12 schools. Dr. Brumley today signed an assurance from the U.S. Department of Education certifying that Louisiana complies with federal antidiscrimination laws.
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES ONLINE RESOURCE HUB FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
April 21, 2025Created in collaboration with Barksdale Air Force Base, this centralized online tool is designed to support the academic success of Louisiana’s military-connected students and their families.
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OVER 39,000 LOUISIANA STUDENTS APPLY FOR LA GATOR
April 16, 2025The number of eligible students the program can serve depends on the funding allocation approved by the Louisiana Legislature during the current session. Governor Jeff Landry requested just over $93 million for the program in his executive budget, which would serve approximately 12,000 students.
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LOUISIANA ADOPTS NEW DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENT TO RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN CIVICS EDUCATION
April 9, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education has developed the Freedom Framework Diploma Endorsement, a new recognition for high school students who demonstrate excellence in civics education.
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LDOE LAUNCHES HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
April 3, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education is now accepting applications 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.
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LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES SEMIFINALISTS, FINALISTS FOR AWARDS RECOGNIZING TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERS
March 18, 2025The 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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LOUISIANA MAKES ADDITIONAL REDUCTIONS TO STUDENT TESTING
March 17, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) announced changes to grade 3-8 social studies testing that will cut assessment time in half, while more closely aligning with the state’s more rigorous Freedom Framework standards.
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LOUISIANA ADDS GULF OF AMERICA TO K-12 SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS
March 12, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education is updating its Freedom Framework social studies standards to reflect President Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
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LOUISIANA STATE SUPERINTENDENT RELEASES STATEMENT ON LINDA MCMAHON’S CONFIRMATION AS U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION
March 3, 2025"Secretary McMahon’s leadership in business and public service make her well-positioned to strengthen education policy at the national level," said Dr. Brumley. "I look forward to working with her and the new administration to advance policies that support academic excellence, respect state sovereignty, and ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars."
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LA GATOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM STUDENT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
February 27, 2025This new program awards scholarship accounts to eligible students that parents can use for a menu of approved education services like tuition and fees at over 240 nonpublic schools, tutoring, and other approved resources.
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LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2025 STUDENTS OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
February 25, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education named its 24 finalists for the 2025 Louisiana Students of the Year competition. The honorees include one 5th, 8th, and 12th grader from each of the state’s eight BESE regions.
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LOUISIANA EXPANDS QUALITY COURSE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
February 20, 2025Louisiana students will have access to more quality courses starting next school year. A new state law that passed in 2024 expanded options available to students and parents as part of the state’s Course Choice program.
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$1,000 STATEWIDE CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR JUMP START GRADUATES
February 14, 2025This unique scholarship provides $1,000 awards to Jump Start graduates who earn both a Jump Start credential and a Louisiana high school diploma, and who plan to enroll full-time in an LCTCS Construction Pathway Program or an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) training program in the summer or fall immediately following high school graduation.
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LA GATOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SERVICE PROVIDER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
February 13, 2025Applications are now open for service providers seeking to participate in Louisiana's first education scholarship account (ESA). Set to open for the 2025-2025 school year, the LA GATOR Scholarship Program empowers parents to choose the education that best fits their child’s unique needs. This new program awards scholarship accounts to eligible students that parents can use for a menu of approved education services like nonpublic school tuition and fees, tutoring, and other approved resources.
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LOUISIANA RANKS FIRST IN THE NATION FOR READING, SECOND FOR MATH ON LATEST EDUCATION RECOVERY SCORECARD
February 11, 2025A prominent national study from Harvard and Stanford shows Louisiana is leading the nation for academic recovery. The Education Recovery Scorecard ranks Louisiana first in the nation for reading and second for math. Louisiana is the only state where the average student has completed their recovery.