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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 RANKS FOURTH NATIONALLY ON EDUCATION FREEDOM REPORT CARD
September 18, 2024State makes most significant jump in the country on scorecard evaluating education choice, teacher freedom, academic transparency, and the return on investment for education spending
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PUBLIC NOTICE: ESEA CONSOLIDATED STATE PLAN ADDENDUM
August 5, 2024Louisiana has opted to pursue this opportunity to amend its state plan to separate school discipline from the state accountability system
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LOUISIANA K-3 READING SCORES JUMP 10 PERCENT ON STATE’S FIRST UNIVERSAL LITERACY SCREENER
July 9, 2024Students in grades K-1 made significant gains, with 27% more kindergarten students and 14% more first grade students reading on grade level from the beginning of the year
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PUBLIC NOTICE: ESEA WAIVER REQUEST
June 20, 2024Act 499 of the 2024 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session requires that the Louisiana Department of Education request authorization from the U.S. Department of Education to waive the requirement that all students participate in the same assessments by grade level
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LOUISIANA SETS HIGHER EXPECTATIONS, INCREASES VALUE OF CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS WITH REVISED ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM
June 12, 2024Louisiana Department of Education’s Grow.Achieve.Thrive. plan approved by BESE, takes effect for 2025-26 school year