Louisiana Department of Education

Majority of Louisiana school systems improve performance score when compared to 2021 simulated data

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is teaming with Crimestoppers GNO to make it easier for students, educators, and families to prevent acts of violence at school.

Waitlist ensures funding available for families who apply before end of September and implements process for families who apply after to receive funding as available.

Louisiana has adopted the state’s first accountability system for kindergarten through second grade.

Louisiana is again the top state in the nation for the number of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), per the National College Access Network (NCAN).

The Louisiana Department of Education is launching the Louisiana Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year award. This inaugural award is specifically for early education teachers and directors who care for and educate infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Louisiana’s largest professional development event for educators opened yesterday for its tenth anniversary at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Taking place May 31 through June 2, 2022, Teacher Leader Summit brings together educators from across the state for an energy-filled, inspiring event that closes out one school year and inspires attendees in their planning for the next.

The Louisiana Department of Education named the 2022 School Health Service Provider of the Year- Beauregard Parish health service professional Andrea Ferguson, RN, CSN.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

The Louisiana Department of Education tonight named the three 2022 Students of the Year and honored all 21 regional finalists for the prestigious award during a ceremony at the Louisiana State Museum.