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The Louisiana Department of Education invites educators across the state to apply to present at Teacher Leader Summit 2026.

New 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.

The 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.

Held 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.

The 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.

To 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.

The 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.

The 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.

St. Tammany Parish’s Carra "Beth" Melton selected to lead statewide initiative focused on enhancing math fluency

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

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Overall honorees are Mary Mack Thornton from Caddo Parish, Rylann Renee Viator from Vermilion Parish, and Neal Pramod Tandon from Jefferson Parish

Louisiana has reached its highest-ever ranking in the U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings, climbing to 37th for Pre-K–12 education. This marks the state’s third straight year of academic gains, driven by statewide strategy and the commitment of educators and families.

Created 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.

The Louisiana Department of Education has developed the Freedom Framework Diploma Endorsement, a new recognition for high school students who demonstrate excellence in civics education.

The Louisiana Department of Education is now accepting applications for its 2025 High School Summer Internship Program, a hands-on learning opportunity that reflects the state’s commitment to redesigning the high school experience and expanding real-world opportunities for students.

The 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.