Louisiana Department of Education Press Release and News Feed

STATEMENT FROM STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION PAUL PASTOREK REFERENCE: LOUISIANA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE

Rene’ Greer — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:19:00 CDT

“From a broad perspective, the Department’s current plan is a working document, and we are eagerly seeking constructive feedback from stakeholder groups. Rather than view the Louisiana School Boards Association’s (LSBA) press release as opposition, we see this as an opportunity to address their expressed concerns.

NEW IBERIA TEACHER SURPRISED WITH NATIONAL AWARD

Rene’ Greer — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:09:00 CDT

Today, a New Iberia public school teacher, Stephanie Judice, learned in a surprise ceremony that she is the recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award.

DEPARTMENT TO HOST RACE TO THE TOP SUMMIT TOMORROW

Rene’ Greer — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:10:00 CDT

As previously announced, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is hosting a Race to the Top State Summit tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, from 1-4 pm. The event is open to the public.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT RACE TO THE TOP AND LOUISIANA

Rene’ Greer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:02:00 CDT

The reforms undertaken over the past dozen years, and accelerated under the leadership of Education Superintendent Paul Pastorek, give Louisiana a strong shot at big bucks in Race to the Top…

DEPARTMENT UNVEILS PROPOSED PLAN FOR RACE TO THE TOP APPLICATION

Rene’ Greer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:57:00 CDT

Today, the Louisiana Department of Education officially released a draft plan for its federal Race to the Top application.

DEPARTMENT OUTLINES POLICY FOR FOOD PROGRAM

Rene’ Greer — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:09:00 CDT

The Louisiana State Department of Education, Division of Nutrition Assistance, has announced its administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), in accordance with Federal Law and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy.

NATIONAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS LOUISIANA’s DROPOUT PROGRAMS

Rene’ Greer — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:57:00 CDT

Several of Louisiana’s educational programs are cited as among the country’s best practices in a newly-released national report on reducing the high school dropout rate.

DEPARTMENT ADDRESSES SREB GRADUATION REPORT

Rene’ Greer — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:27:00 CDT

Today, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) shed some light on a study released by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) last week.