Louisiana Department of Education

Participants in the Novice Principal Academy benefit from comprehensive support and mentorship aimed at cultivating the educational leadership skills essential for guiding and supporting both students and teachers. Congratulations to this remarkable cohort of Novice Principal Honorees!

The Special Education Fellows were recognized at the June BESE meeting. This fellowship is a year-long, comprehensive development program aimed at novice and aspiring special education leaders who are focused on enhancing outcomes for students with disabilities.
St. Helena Parish School District

The Louisiana Department of Education is proud to recognize a few members of the Aspiring Educators Cohort from Bossier Schools, Calcasieu Parish School Board, Grant Parish School Board, Lafayette Parish School System, Livingston Parish Public Schools, Richland Parish School Board.

The parent is a child’s first teacher.

During Louisiana Families First Month, we’re highlighting resources to help parents guide their child’s education.

Our Family Support Resources include tools and information for every step of the academic journey.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/cGgv50ZbAnH

Congratulations to the English Learner Fellows from Ascension Schools, Bogalusa City Schools, Caddo Parish Public Schools, EBR Schools, Einstein Charter Schools, Iberville Parish School District, Jefferson Parish Schools, Terrebonne Parish School District, and Zachary Community School District. English Learner Fellows work to bridge the achievement gap for the state's growing English Learner student population.

Louisiana's reading growth is powered by teachers like Kelli White of the Richland Parish School Board. The Mangham High School educator is the 2026 Louisiana Public Interest Fellow.

White’s fellowship project will help students become stronger readers by giving teachers practical tools to improve fluency and comprehension.

Her work will build on Louisiana’s literacy progress and help prepare more students for success in every subject.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/5yjj50Zbjpp

Congratulations to honorees from Calcasieu, Jefferson, Lafayette, New Orleans, St. Landry, and Vermillion! At the June BESE meeting, these schools were celebrated as Louisiana State Certified World Language Immersion Sites. The LDOE is proud to recognize their dedication to world language education.

Louisiana’s educators know what works for Louisiana students.

When states lead, kids succeed.

That’s why we are taking critical steps to return education to the states by slashing red tape and empowering state leaders to have more discretion over their education dollars.

Read more here: https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/06/04/louisiana-schools/

Louisiana continues to lead, and the country continues to take notice.

This legislative session, Louisiana advanced policies that will help students get the support they need and give families more confidence that their children are leaving school ready for what comes next.

Stronger readers. More career options. Better preparation for life after graduation.

Louisiana Advances Literacy, Career Pathways and Student Opportunity Louisiana is showing that college and career readiness starts with strong learning foundations.