Superintendent John White released a first draft of Louisiana’s ESSA plan. State officials conducted a months-long review of education policies, with input from more than 200 groups, to develop the state’s plan. Once final, the plan will be submitted to the state Board of Elementary...
The Louisiana Association of Educators is touring communities across the state to address the needs of public schools. LAE held its third meeting last week for teachers, parents and other school employees to discuss ESSA.
An editorial in The Advocate highlighted past tensions between State Superintendent John White and Governor John Bel Edwards, remarking that past problems could hurt the implementation of ESSA in the state. The editorial board noted, “the Department of Education headed by White is seeking input...
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards named nine members to a panel that will recommend changes in public school policies, which could create controversy over how the state complies with ESSA. Edwards, who differs with Superintendent John White on key education policies, issued an executive order...
Louisiana Superintendent of Education John White continued his statewide tour, hosting five public forums across the state to speak to parents, educators and other stakeholders on ESSA implementation. At the forum in Lake Charles, he spoke specifically about the challenge of creating equality, noting that,...
Louisiana Superintendent of Education John White hosted the first of several statewide public forums last week. Educators, parents, and school leaders discussed a number of concerns ranging from teacher evaluations, special education services, achievement gaps, and much more. Debbie Meaux, president of the Louisiana Association...
Superintendent White will host a series of statewide, public meetings this summer to discuss creating educational opportunities for students through the new federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The public is encouraged to attend these meeting and share their feedback with the Department. Date Location Time...
The Dept. of Education announced that Superintendent John White will host a series of nine statewide meetings this summer to discuss creating educational opportunities for students through ESSA. The first stakeholder meeting will be held on July 26th.
Louisiana holds stakeholder engagement meeting with community and civil rights advocates.
Louisiana has launched a new ESSA website: www.louisianabelieves.com/essa
