The Education Trust Louisiana

Almost a year into strategic planning, and we are proud of the goals we’ve already been able to accomplish and the vision we continue to build. This process has challenged us to think deeper, lead differently, and stay grounded in the impact we want to create across Louisiana.

Grateful for the continued partnership, insight, and support from K Allen Consulting throughout this journey. Strategic planning is more than meetings and documents it’s about creating intentional pathways for growth, sustainability, and meaningful impact.

Excited for what’s ahead and thankful for everyone continuing to pour into this work alongside me.

There’s something powerful about watching people who once benefited from opportunity become the very people creating it for others.

Today we celebrate Keiara Skipper TRIO award recipient, advocate, mentor, and now keynote speaker for the senior program this weekend. That’s why TRIO works. It doesn’t just open doors; it builds leaders who come back and hold the door open for the next generation.

From student to speaker. From participant to example. From being poured into to pouring back.

Proud of you Keiara. Keep showing students what’s possible. 💙💛

30 years of impact. 30 years of pushing this country closer to the promise it made to every student.

Honored to celebrate the legacy of Ed Trust and even more proud to be part of the work that ensures the next 30 years are bolder, louder, and more rooted in equity than ever before.

Here’s to the students, the advocates, and the truth-tellers who refuse to let the work stop. 💙📚

Spring break is here and our students have earned every moment of rest. ☀️ But when they return, it’s go time.

Testing season begins, and preparation doesn’t start the night before it starts now.

Parents, this is where we lock in together:
✔️ Keep routines consistent (sleep still matters!)
✔️ Encourage a little reading or review during the break
✔️ Talk confidence into your child—mindset is half the battle

Students, enjoy your break but remember: greatness is built in the moments nobody sees.

Let’s come back focused, prepared, and ready to show what we know. 📚💪

Yesterday in Amplify Louisiana Session 3, students didn’t just learn about government… they stepped into it.

From understanding how laws are created to analyzing real legislation around mental health in schools, our students engaged in powerful conversations about the issues that directly impact their lives.

They debated. They questioned. They used their voices.

Because the truth is—decisions are made every day that affect our students, and too often, their voices are not in the room.

Amplify Louisiana exists to change that.

Our students are not just the future. They are the NOW!