Happy World Music Day! So much of the world’s greatest music is created right here in LA and it all starts with the talented student musicians and music educators in our schools. Enjoy this outstanding performance from the Baton Rouge High School band!

A look back at last year's Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala as we prepare to celebrate our newest honorees this Saturday at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. Congratulations to all of the nominees this year!

This Saturday we will honor the Louisiana Early Childhood Teacher & Leader of the Year finalist from across the state and name our overall honorees at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala. Congratulations to these dedicated professionals!

We will also celebrate the finalist and name the overall honoree for the next Louisiana New Teacher of the Year this Saturday at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala! We look forward to shining a light on these #LAExcellentEducators!

We are proud to honor Louisiana's 2023 Milken Educator Award recipients this Saturday: Derrick Winn (East Baton Rouge), Christine Bayard (Iberia Parish), Kelly Ryan (St. Tammany Parish) and Lauren Waguespack (St. Charles Parish).

This Saturday's Educator Excellence Awards Gala will give us an opportunity to celebrate our 2024 Louisiana Public Interest Fellow, Kylie Altier. The fellowship supports educators to focus on an initiative that aligns with the LDOE’s education priorities. Congratulations, Kylie!

We're one day away from the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala, where we will honor our Louisiana Principal of the Year Finalists and name our overall honoree. We can't wait to celebrate these #LAExcellentEducators!

Who will be named the next Louisiana Teacher of the Year? We'll celebrate these amazing finalists and announce the overall honoree tomorrow at the 18th Annual Educator Excellence Awards Gala at the World War II Museum. We can't wait to celebrate these #LAExcellentEducators!

We celebrated some of the state’s most outstanding teachers and leaders tonight at the 18th Annual Cecil J.Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala. Meet our 2025 overall state honorees: ow.ly/quE850SLK4m

Elise H. P. Boutin is the 2025 Louisiana Teacher of the Year. She teaches Publications and senior English at Rayne High School in Acadia Parish. #LAExcellentEducators #DreamTeachersLA ow.ly/AT1g50SMIW0

Dr. Amanda Austin is the 2025 Louisiana Principal of the Year. She is currently serving Iberville Parish as the Director of the Iberville Math, Science, and Arts (MSA) Academy East in St. Gabriel. #LAExcellentEducators #DreamTeachersLA ow.ly/uZQc50SMHzt

The 2025 Early Childhood teacher of the Year is Nicole Williams of Jefferson Parish. Nicole teaches at Carousel Preschool and has over 10 years of experience as an educator. ow.ly/8VcN50SOCTc

The 2025 Early Childhood Leader of the Year is Rockeisha Walker of Iberville Parish. She has over 10 years of experience leading early learning centers. She believes the ability to create a nurturing environment plays a crucial role in shaping young minds. ow.ly/FS8R50SOEgm

The Louisiana Department of Education is proud to announce the 2025 Teacher of the Year division level honorees. Their commitment to student success exemplifies Louisiana’s teaching profession. #LAExcellentEducators #DreamTeachersLA ow.ly/UX3T50SPtmi

The Louisiana Department of Education is proud to announce the 2025 Principal of the Year division level honorees. Their commitment to student success exemplifies Louisiana’s teaching profession. #LAExcellentEducators #DreamTeachersLA

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Congratulating LA finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching – the nation’s highest honor for K-12 STEM/computer science teaching. Our thanks and best wishes to these finalists who have the opportunity to be chosen as national honorees. #laed

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We are searching for Louisiana’s next Outstanding School Support Employee of the Year, School Health Service Provider of the Year, and School Physical Activity Award recipients. The application process is now open! ow.ly/4F0550TFWrh

Thank you to It’s Me, Templet and Stephanie for sharing their talents and dedication through their 2023 fellowship initiatives!