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PRESIDENTIAL AI CHALLENGE INVITES LOUISIANA STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE
October 1, 2025The Presidential AI Challenge invites students and educators across the country to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to solve local, state, and regional problems. Launched in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the challenge encourages innovation and future-ready thinking in classrooms and communities.
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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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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AWARDS LOUISIANA K-12 EDUCATION $13.5 MILLION
September 29, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education is being awarded $13.5 million to support high-quality education options for students. The U.S. Department of Education announced the release of $500 million to the Charter Schools Program, marking the largest investment in the program ever.
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TWO LOUISIANA STUDENTS EARN SPOTS IN NATIONAL RONALD REAGAN ORATORY COMPETITION DURING CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK EVENT
September 16, 2025Lafayette High’s Lincoln Trumps and West Feliciana Middle’s Olivia Norris won first place for their grade level in a special Louisiana division of the Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition, earning a trip to nationals.
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LOUISIANA SCHOOLS RECOGNIZE CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK 2025 SEPTEMBER 15-19
September 11, 2025Held annually in September to coincide with Constitution Day and Constitution Week, Celebrate Freedom Week is a statewide observance that promotes civic understanding and constitutional literacy among Louisiana students.
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LOUISIANA PARTNERS WITH REAGAN FOUNDATION & CITY OF COVINGTON TO HOST STUDENT CELEBRATION AT WORLD’S LARGEST REAGAN STATUE
September 9, 2025The event is part of Louisiana’s annual Celebrate Freedom Week and will culminate with two Louisiana students earning a trip to compete in the Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition finals at the Reagan Presidential Library in California.
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MATCHES $5 MILLION INVESTMENT IN STEVE CARTER TUTORING PROGRAM
August 27, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education is matching the state’s $5 million investment in the Steve Carter Tutoring Program for the 2025–2026 school year. This brings the total investment in the program this year to $10 million.
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U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION LINDA MCMAHON TO KICK OFF NATIONAL “RETURNING EDUCATION TO THE STATES” TOUR IN LOUISIANA
August 8, 2025Louisiana is the first stop on the tour, reflecting the state’s historic gains in K–12 education. Secretary McMahon will join Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley for school visits and a roundtable discussions.
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION LAUNCH STATEWIDE COMPETITION FOR CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK
August 1, 2025To honor America’s 250th anniversary and Celebrate Freedom Week, the Louisiana Department of Education and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute have launched a statewide student oratory competition.
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LOUISIANA STATE SUPERINTENDENT RETURNS TO THE CLASSROOM TO CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK WITH CIVICS LESSONS ON THE CONSTITUTION
July 29, 2025As part of Louisiana’s annual Celebrate Freedom Week, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley returned to the classroom to lead high school students in discussions on the U.S. Constitution, the branches of government, and the responsibilities of American citizenship.
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LOUISIANA NAMES 2026 TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AT ANNUAL EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE GALA
July 26, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), in partnership with Dream Teachers, honored the state’s most outstanding educators at the 19th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala.
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LOUISIANA STUDENTS IMPROVE MASTERY+ RATES ON LEAP
July 3, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education released 2025 LEAP results showing overall student proficiency in grades 3–8 increased to 35 percent, up one point from last year. Notably, math proficiency rose by two percentage points across these grades.
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LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2025 PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOW
June 24, 2025St. Tammany Parish’s Carra "Beth" Melton selected to lead statewide initiative focused on enhancing math fluency
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LOUISIANA LAUNCHES NEW STATEWIDE ATTENDANCE STRATEGY AND RESOURCE HUB
June 12, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education has launched The Power of Presence, a bold new strategy to help schools and systems address chronic absenteeism and improve student outcomes across the state.
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LOUISIANA RECOGNIZES EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS SUPPORTING STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES
June 3, 2025The Louisiana Department of Education recognized outstanding education professionals from across the state who help create the conditions for student success. The LDOE announced overall state honorees for school support employees and school health service providers, and celebrated schools leading the way in student physical activity.
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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.