LEAP test scores released Monday show public and charter school students in grades 3-12 achieved the highest overall Mastery-plus rate in state history. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says highlights of the new data include strong gains under the new Freedom Framework social studies standards…:
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He says math also continues to improve and the overall progress extends across all grades, subjects and school systems.

Lots of folks are traveling this summer and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is out encouraging residents here to explore every corner of our own state through a new Louisiana Staycation Campaign…:
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For nearby travel ideas and trip planning resources visit Louisiana Staycation.com.

The head of the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission says the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill is a bad look for the criminal justice system. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Team USA’s World Cup run has come to an end. The Americans fell behind early and never recovered, losing to Belgium 4 to 1. Belgium scored twice in the first half, then added two more after the break. The turning point came when goalkeeper Matt Freese lost control of the ball well outside the penalty area, leading to an easy Belgian goal that stretched the lead and effectively put the match out of reach.