Smart Moves: Louisiana’s Education Wins & What’s Fueling Them

Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana’s Superintendent of Education, joins the show to spotlight major gains in student achievement, especially in Advanced Placement (AP) testing. With a 25% jump in qualifying scores and over 13,000 students earning college credit, Louisiana is seeing historic progress. Brumley credits early classroom returns post-COVID and rising reading proficiency. He also discusses streamlining state testing, securing $13.5 million in federal funding for charter schools, and the importance of aligning education with workforce needs. From cutting bureaucratic red tape to empowering teachers and parents, this episode dives deep into how Louisiana is reshaping its educational future.