Louisiana overhauls English standards with a return to phonics and cursive
Louisiana has updated its English language arts standards for the first time since 2015. The new rules will take effect in the 2027-28 school year, bringing changes to how reading and writing are taught across the state. The revisions follow a review process that began in 2024, gathering input from teachers and parents. The state’s review of academic standards happens every seven years. This latest update started in 2024, with a focus on revisiting core skills in reading and writing. Parents and educators pushed for more time to be spent on foundational literacy in classrooms.
The revised standards now place greater weight on the 'science of reading', particularly phonics. Grammar instruction has been strengthened, and cursive handwriting will return to lesson plans. Schools will also use more content-rich texts to build knowledge alongside reading skills.
While the state sets the learning expectations, individual districts choose how to teach them. Louisiana offers guidance and reviews materials to help schools pick effective curricula. The goal is to clarify what students should know at each grade level, without dictating teaching methods. The changes mark a shift back to traditional academic practices in English lessons. Students will begin learning under the new standards in 2027. The updates aim to provide clearer benchmarks for literacy while giving schools flexibility in instruction.
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