The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) recently released results from the beginning-of-year literacy screener for students in kindergarten through third grade. The 2025 data show continued statewide progress, with 50 percent of K–3 students now reading on or above grade level. This marks the second consecutive year of growth on the beginning-of-year screener and the highest overall proficiency level since Louisiana began these reading assessments in the 2023-2024 school year.