Press Release (8.19.2008)- Today Louisiana Department of Education officials joined Governor Bobby Jindal, Commissioner of Higher Education Sally Clausen, University of Louisiana System President Randy Moffett, and other education officials at the University of Louisiana at Monroe to announce the receipt of a two-year, $3.4 million grant from The Wallace Foundation to support educational leaders across the state. Press Release (8.18.2008)- A draft blueprint for rebuilding public schools in New Orleans proposes a multi-phase school construction program over the next decade, including a fully funded $685 million initial phase that would build or completely renovate 28 schools within five years. Media Advisory (8.15.2008)- State and local education officials will present and discuss preliminary recommendations for rebuilding the city’s public schools on Monday, August 18. Press Release (8.12.2008)- Louisiana’s Class of 2008 is more college ready than any of the state’s previous graduating classes based on an analysis of ACT scores.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICES & DIVISIONS