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- 4/8/25
- 04/08/2025
- 56 Minutes
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Overview: The Louisiana State Board of Education’s Academic Goals and Instructional Improvement Committee meeting centered on enhancing civics education through the introduction of the Freedom Seal Initiative. This initiative aims to recognize high school students’ proficiency in civics by awarding a diploma endorsement and a graduation honor cord. The meeting also spotlighted significant recognitions of educators and students, alongside approvals of various educational programs and policy revisions.
- LA
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- 3/20/25
- 03/20/2025
- 72 Minutes
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Overview: The Louisiana State Board of Education convened to discuss significant revisions to policies impacting students with disabilities, emphasizing changes to the pupil appraisal handbook and dyslexia screening integration. These updates aim to enhance the evaluation processes.
- LA
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- 3/18/25
- 03/18/2025
- 89 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Louisiana Nonpublic School Council convened recently to address several updates impacting nonpublic education across the state, with the introduction of a revamped online application system for educator certifications leading the discussions. The meeting also covered transitions in educational programs, modifications to certification policies, and revisions to health and safety guidelines for young children in nonpublic pre-kindergarten programs.
- LA
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- 3/12/25
- 03/12/2025
- 32 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: During the recent Louisiana State Board of Education meeting, State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley delivered an extensive report on his statewide school visits, emphasizing the implementation of tutoring programs as a key strategy for enhancing student performance. His visits spanned multiple parishes, providing insights into how local education systems are adopting policies designed by the board, particularly focusing on differentiated pay to attract and retain quality educators. Dr. Brumley highlighted creative uses of allocated funds, noting efforts such as increased pay for math teachers and merit-based incentives to prevent teacher migration to neighboring states.
- LA
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- 3/11/25
- 03/11/2025
- 41 Minutes
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Overview: The Louisiana State Board of Education’s Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee meeting focused on discussions about legislative changes concerning the oversight of seclusion and restraint practices in schools and amendments to special education camera policies.
