State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley announces immediate 20% reduction in LEAP testing time, commitment to ...

The Louisiana Department of Education is making a change to decrease the amount of time students spend taking state tests.

The changes will affect students in grades 3-8 statewide in assessments of English language arts (ELA) and math skills.

Louisiana Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley announced the changes will streamline LEAP assessments for grades 3 through 8, leading to a 20 percent reduction in testing time. Brumley said ...

In a recent K-12 Study Group meeting held on Tuesday, Louisiana educators expressed growing concerns about the overwhelming ...

Each spring, students spend several hours over multiple days taking Louisiana's LEAP tests. Many parents and educators argue the tests, which most students take on computers, cause undue stress ...

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In April of 2025, LDOE says students in grades 3-8 will spend less time taking the LEAP test. The tests will still measure the Louisiana Student Standards for ELA and math, however, LDOE has removed ...

The Louisiana Education Assessment Program was grilled by many in the committee as burdensome on teachers and students alike.