State education officials say LEAP scores from the past school year show third through eighth graders improved their overall mastery rate by one percent in English. But Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says math and science scores held steady after consecutive years of improvement…
cut 3 (11) “…those gains”
Brumley says in an effort to increase outcomes, the state is providing students with high-dosage tutoring.

A survey of 700 childcare workers by the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children says the majority make around $15 an hour or less, that’s about $28,000 annually. Executive Director Libbie Sonnier says it’s hard to retain those credentialed workers because of the low pay but it’s so important for building a solid foundation for the future of children.

Former Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond is on the short list of those being considered to complete the Kamala Harris for president ticket. UNO Political Science professor Ed Chervenak says Richmond isn’t likely to get the nod, but could serve in her administration if Harris is elected…
Cut 12 (08) “…levers.”

The Boston Consulting Group is reviewing the State Department of Transportation to find ways to make it more efficient. This after Governor Landry issued an executive order to optimize operations and find additional revenue for the department. DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue says then he’ll meet with the Commissioner of Administration.
Cut 8 (09) “…responsibilities.”

Donahue says they’ll present a plan to the governor and the legislature next year on how to make the state agency run more efficiently.