https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/louisiana Louisiana en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:13:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-help-when-families-cant-afford-school-supplies/2026/08 Inflation and other economic challenges are making back-to-school shopping more costly. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:13:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-help-when-families-cant-afford-school-supplies/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/inside-a-states-yearlong-residency-for-new-teachers-theyre-seeing-it-all/2026/06 The residency model has become a talent pipeline for school districts struggling to recruit teachers. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:51:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/inside-a-states-yearlong-residency-for-new-teachers-theyre-seeing-it-all/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-oks-another-states-ask-for-school-funding-leeway/2026/05 The Ed. Dept. granted a second request to combine portions of four federal grants into one fund. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:59:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-oks-another-states-ask-for-school-funding-leeway/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/cte-for-all-how-one-school-board-builds-future-ready-students Discover how CPSB uses partnerships and high-quality digital resources to build equitable, future-ready CTE pathways for every student. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/cte-for-all-how-one-school-board-builds-future-ready-students https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 States are seeking potentially significant changes to implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-state-gets-modest-leeway-from-ed-dept-are-more-waivers-coming/2026/02 The Trump administration gave another state more authority to let school districts manage their federal funds. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:27:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-state-gets-modest-leeway-from-ed-dept-are-more-waivers-coming/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-allows-louisiana-ten-commandments-displays-to-proceed/2026/02 The court said it was premature to rule on the constitutionality of La. Ten Commandments displays. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:06:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-allows-louisiana-ten-commandments-displays-to-proceed/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/full-appeals-court-signals-openness-to-ten-commandments-classroom-laws/2026/01 The full 5th Circuit seemed sympathetic to unblocking two laws requiring Ten Commandments displays. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:18:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/full-appeals-court-signals-openness-to-ten-commandments-classroom-laws/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/after-60-years-a-louisiana-district-fights-to-exit-federal-desegregation-order/2026/01 St. Mary Parish is on the frontlines of a legal battle to end ongoing school desegregation cases dating back to the civil rights era. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:32:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/after-60-years-a-louisiana-district-fights-to-exit-federal-desegregation-order/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-ends-school-desegregation-order-at-trump-administrations-request/2026/01 The decision ends decades of federal oversight to ensure schools' compliance with the order to desegregate. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:31:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-ends-school-desegregation-order-at-trump-administrations-request/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-heightens-stakes-over-ten-commandments-school-laws/2025/10 A full federal appeals court will review Texas and Louisiana laws requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:21:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-heightens-stakes-over-ten-commandments-school-laws/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/louisianas-ten-commandments-law-gets-full-federal-appeals-court-review/2025/10 The full 5th Circuit threw out a panel decision that blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:53:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/louisianas-ten-commandments-law-gets-full-federal-appeals-court-review/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-old-should-a-kindergartner-be-parents-and-districts-clash-over-cutoff-dates/2025/09 As some districts and states strictly enforce kindergarten cutoff dates, parents feel the squeeze. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:54:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-old-should-a-kindergartner-be-parents-and-districts-clash-over-cutoff-dates/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-storm-aftermath-and-recovery-how-katrina-shaped-this-educators-career/2025/08 An educator's pre- and post-Katrina work shows how a generation of teachers had a front-row seat to dramatic changes in New Orleans schools. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:17:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-storm-aftermath-and-recovery-how-katrina-shaped-this-educators-career/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-school-leader-still-sees-the-effects-of-hurricane-katrina-20-years-later/2025/08 Vera Triplett is concerned about the number of schools that have shut down in her city in the years since Katrina. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:16:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-school-leader-still-sees-the-effects-of-hurricane-katrina-20-years-later/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-this-state-is-requiring-50-hours-of-math-training-for-teachers/2025/07 Some teachers said they still wanted more practical strategies to support students who were multiple grade levels behind. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:59:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-this-state-is-requiring-50-hours-of-math-training-for-teachers/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/katrina-at-20 Katrina at 20: Voices of Two Career Educators Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:54:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/katrina-at-20 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-successfully-merge-schools-key-practices-for-community-buy-in/2025/07 While school mergers have shown promise, the approach comes with plenty of challenges. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:49:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-successfully-merge-schools-key-practices-for-community-buy-in/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-makes-or-breaks-a-districts-school-merger-plan/2025/07 District leaders in a rural, red area and a progressive city took different tones on rezoning. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:48:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-makes-or-breaks-a-districts-school-merger-plan/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-one-district-reimagined-elementary-school/2025/07 Caldwell Parish, La., merged three elementary schools in part to bolster racial and socioeconomic diversity. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:47:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-one-district-reimagined-elementary-school/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-appeals-court-upholds-block-on-louisiana-ten-commandments-display-law/2025/06 Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments in every classroom likely violates the First Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:19:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-appeals-court-upholds-block-on-louisiana-ten-commandments-display-law/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-this-state-is-achieving-impressive-reading-gains-why/2025/05 How content-rich curricula is fueling a rise in reading scores. Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-this-state-is-achieving-impressive-reading-gains-why/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/tutoring-programs-are-in-limbo-after-the-expiration-of-covid-relief-aid/2025/04 Some districts have had to terminate tutoring programs or scramble to find alternate sources of funding. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:18:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/tutoring-programs-are-in-limbo-after-the-expiration-of-covid-relief-aid/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-how-one-state-improved-its-naep-scores/2025/04 Louisiana's state schools chief discusses the importance of reading and math instruction and "letting teachers teach." Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-how-one-state-improved-its-naep-scores/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-find-new-ways-to-celebrate-womens-history-month/2025/03 March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to remembering the trailblazers who gave all women the right to vote and honoring women's many contributions to U.S. education, science, technology, policy, and more. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:31:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-find-new-ways-to-celebrate-womens-history-month/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/heres-what-makes-tutoring-work-for-academic-recovery/2025/02 Tutoring can help boost student achievement, but there are concerns about how to scale it. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:27:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/heres-what-makes-tutoring-work-for-academic-recovery/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ten-commandments-law-for-public-schools-is-impermissible-judge-rules/2024/11 The Louisiana law would require displays of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:04:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ten-commandments-law-for-public-schools-is-impermissible-judge-rules/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-yes-religion-should-be-taught-in-school-but-it-needs-to-be-done-right/2024/08 For nearly two decades, I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous impact that a deep and diverse study of religion has had on my students. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:24:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-yes-religion-should-be-taught-in-school-but-it-needs-to-be-done-right/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/louisiana-uses-history-pop-culture-to-defend-ten-commandments-mandate/2024/08 Suggested options pair the Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston, Martin Luther King Jr., and Regina George of "Mean Girls." Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:03:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/louisiana-uses-history-pop-culture-to-defend-ten-commandments-mandate/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07