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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon tours East Baton Rouge school, highlighting Louisiana’s literacy improvements.

Louisiana K-3 reading proficiency rose 17 points to 64% in 2024-25, driven by new state literacy laws.

State law mandates phonics training for all K-3 teachers and literacy proficiency requirements for advancing students.

Officials stress ongoing challenges, including the need for improved support for students with disabilities and overall grade-level proficiency.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon toured an East Baton Rouge school Monday, joining teachers, state Department of Education officials, U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, both of Louisiana.

“Look at the results Louisiana has already had. To come out of COVID and get their

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