Featured News and Releases
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 AND THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM HONOR FUTURE SERVICEMEMBERS DURING CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK
September 17, 2024"We are proud to honor these young men and women who have chosen to dedicate their lives to defending the values our country was built on."
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LOUISIANA EXPANDS TUTORING OPTIONS FOR K-12 STUDENTS
September 5, 2024Families of eligible students can now apply for digital vouchers worth $1500
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LOUISIANA RELEASES GUIDANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN K-12 CLASSROOMS
August 28, 2024Comprehensive new guide outlines safe, ethical, and effective use of AI
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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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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OPENS APPLICATION FOR MATH AND LITERACY TUTORING PROVIDERS
June 17, 2024Tutoring providers can now apply to participate in Steve Carter Tutoring Program and Accelerate High-Dosage Tutoring Initiative
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LOUISIANA STATE SUPERINTENDENT RELEASES STATEMENT ON FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKING NEW TITLE IX RULES
June 13, 2024“Louisiana will always stand up against an abuse of power by a federal agency”
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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
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GOVERNOR LANDRY JOINS STATE SUPERINTENDENT TO UNVEIL RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS
May 22, 2024Let Teachers Teach recommendations center on reducing excessive trainings and paperwork, restoring the art of teaching, and removing classroom distractions
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LOUISIANA PRE-K-12 EDUCATION IMPROVES IN NATIONAL RANKINGS
May 13, 2024Move to 40th marks state’s highest ranking in U.S. News & World Report