Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana’s State Superintendent of Education, joins discuss the success of the recent Teacher Leader Summit that drew over 7,000 teachers and focused on core teaching skills in reading, math, and graduation readiness. He highlighted key legislative wins, including a $2,000 teacher stipend and a proposed permanent raise funded by pension debt reduction. Additional funding was secured for tutoring programs and differentiated teacher compensation, targeting high-need subjects and schools. Brumley emphasized a balanced approach of state expectations and local control to improve teacher support and student outcomes, noting a significant reduction in teacher vacancies across the state.