In 2026, Louisiana Kids Matter will work toward the following five policy goals to strengthen the education system in Louisiana: Louisiana Kids Matter will secure an additional $80 million for the GATOR Scholarship. Louisiana Kids Matter will create a charter facilities loan fund to expand existing schools...
In 2024, LA Kids Matter continued to work to create more educational opportunities for students across our state. In 2024, we accomplished the following wins: In order to deliver every family the choice of school that best fits their needs, Louisiana Kids Matter passed the first...
As we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, Louisiana’s students–so bright and full of potential–are struggling. According to the Louisiana Department of Education, the number of students achieving mastery on state tests fell from 34% in 2019 to 29% in 2021. These statistics are alarming. This is...
Louisiana Kids Matter recognizes that all students need a great deal of support to recover from the learning losses of the Covid-19 pandemic. That is why, in our first legislative session, our three policy goals seek to speed this recovery and ensure that students and...