Louisiana LEAP Scores Show Progress, but Baton Rouge Students Still Face Challenges

Liz Smith of the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students discusses Louisiana's latest LEAP test results, highlighting statewide academic gains and East Baton Rouge Parish's continued improvement in math, middle school achievement, and overall student growth. She explains why standardized testing is an important accountability tool for schools and encourages parents to review their children's LEAP scores, work with teachers if extra support is needed, and begin preparing for school choice enrollment this fall. The conversation also touches on upcoming school board elections and the importance of using student performance data to drive educational improvement.