In 2007, Louisiana embraced a new vision and mission for PreK through 12 education:

Vision:

• Create a World-Class Education System for all students in Louisiana

Mission:

• Ensure Higher Academic Achievement for all Students
• Eliminate all Achievement Gaps
• Prepare Students to be Effective Citizens in a Global Market

Critical Goals:

1. Students enter Kindergarten ready to learn.
2. Students are literate by third grade.
3. Students will enter fourth grade on time.
4. Students perform at or above grade level in English Language Arts by eighth grade.
5. Students perform at or above grade level in math by eighth grade.
6. Students will graduate on time.
7. Students will enroll in post-secondary education or graduate workforce-ready.
8. Students will successfully complete at least one year of post-secondary education.
9. Achieve all eight Critical Goals, regardless of race or class.

Please click HERE for a status report on Louisiana's progress in meeting the progress of the State's Critical Goals.