The 2024 National Assessment for Educational Progress results revealed a nation in academic decline, with scores “below pre-pandemic levels . . . in ALL tested grades and subjects,” according to the National Assessment Governing Board. Louisiana, however, is an outlier: It was one of only two states that experienced growth over its pre-pandemic levels in fourth-grade reading and math, and it is now ranked 16th in the country for fourth-grade reading—up from 50th in 2019.

In this webinar, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley will join AEI’s Robert Pondiscio and a panel of experts to discuss how Louisiana managed to boost student achievement in the face of nationwide pandemic-induced learning loss.

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Agenda

4:00 p.m.
Introduction:
Robert Pondiscio, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

4:05 p.m.
Presentation: Louisiana’s Progress on the Nation’s Report Card

Presenter:
Cade Brumley, State Superintendent of Education, Louisiana Department of Education

4:25 p.m.
Panel Discussion

Panelists:
Anne Bowles, Senior Director, Programs, Council of Chief State School Officers
Cade Brumley, State Superintendent of Education, Louisiana Department of Education
Kelly Morris, Literacy and Learning Specialist, K–12, The Center for Literacy and Learning
Darleen Opfer, Distinguished Chair in Education Policy, RAND

Moderator:
Robert Pondiscio, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

5:05 p.m.
Q&A

5:15 p.m.
Adjournment

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