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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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WELCOME TO THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S NEW ONLINE HOME
December 20, 2024View a list of our most visited pages to help find what you're looking for on our new website. -
LOUISIANA WILL REVIEW CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS IN MATH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
December 11, 2024The standards review committees application is open until January 27. Louisiana teachers, administrators, school system staff, higher education faculty, parents, and community members are encouraged to apply. -
LOUISIANA EDUCATION RANKS FOURTH NATIONALLY ON NEW STUDY
December 9, 2024Louisiana education ranks near the top of another national study. A new report places Louisiana education fourth overall nationally when revisiting the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. -
CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TEACHER SURPRISED WITH MILESTONE 3,000TH MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARD AND $25,000
December 4, 2024Milken 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. -
LOUISIANA REDUCES TIME STUDENTS SPEND TESTING
October 9, 2024State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley announces immediate 20% reduction in LEAP testing time, commitment to further reductions -
SEVEN LOUISIANA SCHOOLS EARN 2024 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON
September 23, 2024The winning Louisiana schools are located in Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Ouachita, Rapides, and St. Tammany parishes -
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 -
LOUISIANA AWARDED OVER $400,000 FOR INNOVATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM AQUAPONICS INITIATIVE
September 18, 2024Greauxing STEM-Stewards aims to foster scientific and environmental literacy among students in grades 6-8 through hands-on, place-based learning -
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." -
LOUISIANA AWARDED $70 MILLION TO ACCELERATE STUDENT READING
September 9, 2024Five-year grant expands focus of state’s comprehensive literacy plan and provides targeted support to struggling students, schools, and systems -
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