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Emily 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.

The 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.

Milken 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.

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) awarded its Models of Excellence to West Feliciana Parish Schools for its strategic use of high-dosage tutoring providing students with extra academic support.

The winning Louisiana schools are located in Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Ouachita, Rapides, and St. Tammany parishes

The Louisiana Department of Education celebrated some of the state’s most outstanding teachers and leaders at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala.