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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 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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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.