Louisiana’s education system has seen significant growth in the past year, as it has moved up one spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings, now ranking 40th in the nation. This improvement is a testament to the hard work of educators and other stakeholders in the state, according to Ronnie Morris, president of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).
The U.S. News & World Report’s Best States rankings assess a student’s life cycle of education from pre-K enrollment to high school graduation and college readiness. The state’s improvement marks its highest ranking in this national indicator since 2018 when it ranked 53rd. Morris emphasized that success is not just an achievement of BESE or educators but also a partnership between them, policymakers, and stakeholders. He highlighted that continued efforts are needed to support the progress of students and schools.
Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley expressed pride in the state’s improvement but acknowledged that there is still work to be done to provide a high-quality education for every student. Brumley encouraged continued efforts to keep momentum going and improve even further.
For more information on how Louisiana ranks against other states for Pre-K through 12th grade education, visit U.S News & World Report’s website.
This article discusses how Louisiana’s Pre-K through 12th grade system has improved its ranking on U.S News & World Report’s Best States rankings by one spot, placing it at 40th in the nation. This improvement marks its highest ranking since 2018 when it was ranked 53rd, according to Ronnie Morris, president of BESE who attributed this success to partnership between educators, policymakers and stakeholders.
Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley expressed pride in the state’s improvement but acknowledged that more work needs to be done to ensure every student receives a high-quality education despite progress made so far.
To learn more about how Louisiana compares with other states for Pre-K through 12th grade education visit U.S News & World Report’s website for full list of rankings