US EditionUS Secretary of Education Starts ‘Returning Education to the States Tour’ in Baton Rouge
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA, AUG 11 – Louisiana’s K-3 reading proficiency rose 17 points to 64% in 2024-25, driven by new literacy laws and state-led strategies, officials said.
- U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Jefferson Terrace Academy on Monday, August 11, 2025, joining officials to launch her tour supporting local-led education reforms.
- Amid calls for reduced federal involvement, the tour launched in Louisiana, which saw its reading and math rankings rise from 49th to 32nd nationally earlier this year.
- After long stagnation, literacy gains accelerated under new policies, with Louisiana K-3 students posting a 17-point increase to 64%, supported by state law mandates.
- Supporters of local control in education highlight the shift will empower parents and enable faster innovation, but critics caution it could widen disparities between wealthy and underfunded districts.
- Looking ahead, the tour is scheduled to run through mid-2026, with McMahon planning to compile a toolkit of best practices for states to adopt independently.
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