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...