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Academic standards define the knowledge and skills that students are expected to learn in a subject in each grade. Louisiana defines academic standards for core subjects, including English language arts (reading and writing), math, science, social studies, foreign languages, physical education and health.
The Louisiana Student Standards are more rigorous, more focused and more relevant to the long-term success of students in school and beyond.

More Rigorous: Louisiana Student Standards are internationally-benchmarked, ensuring Louisiana students are prepared to enter college and compete with their peers around the world for high-wage jobs in the increasingly competitive global economy.

More Focused: Louisiana Student Standards are fewer and more focused, providing students with more time to gain a greater depth of knowledge on core concepts that allow them to master increasingly complex material.

More Relevant: Louisiana Student Standards are more relevant to what students will need to know to succeed in the next grade and eventually in life after graduation.

Louisiana has aligned state assessments and end-of-course tests to the new academic standards.