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Cade Brumley (born March 5, 1981) is an American educator and is currently serving as the Louisiana State Superintendent of Education. Dr. Brumley holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Health and Human Performance from Northwestern State University, a Masters of Education in Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport, and a Doctorate of Education in Leadership from Stephen F. Austin State University.

A native of Louisiana, Brumley was reported as a possible United States Secretary of Education nominee under President Donald Trump.[1][2][3] prior to the eventual nomination of Linda McMahon.

Louisiana State Superintendent (2020 – present):

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Brumley was appointed by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) on May 20, 2020[4].

A conservative Republican, Brumley often clashed with Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and members of the state board over issues such as COVID-19 policies, education savings accounts, K-12 accountability[5], and graduation requirements[6].

Under the administration of Republican Governor Jeff Landry, Brumley was unanimously reappointed as State Superintendent on January 18, 2024[7]. His current contract runs through the end of 2027.

During Brumley’s tenure as Louisiana State Superintendent, Louisiana PK-12 education has achieved its highest historical rankings, advancing from 46th in 2019 to 40th in 2024 on the U.S. News and World Report Best States rankings[8].

Brumley was sharply criticized for recommending to BESE to remove the FAFSA application as a high school graduation requirement, which it did in March, 2024.  Louisiana was the first state to require the FAFSA application as a graduation requirement during the previous administration’s term[9].

Ten Commandments Lawsuit

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Brumley is a named defendant in a lawsuit filed by public school parents challenging Louisiana’s 2024 state law that requires the Ten Commandments be displayed in every elementary, secondary, and post-secondary public school classroom[10].

Social Studies and Civics Education

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The Louisiana Department of Education developed new K-12 student standards for social studies that were approved by the state board on March 9, 2022[11]. Named the “Freedom Framework” by Brumley, he told Fox News that the standards are designed to "tell the whole history, the whole story, but at the same time not be apologetic for America"[12] and counter “woke” ideologies.[13]

After Brumley revised the drafted standards amid public comments regarding critical race theory, nine of the 27 members of the standards writing committee disavowed the standards, citing the standards are “less progressive than those in Mississippi.”[14]

In 2024, PragerU announced a partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education and Louisiana’s new social studies standards. As part of the announcement, Brumley conducted an interview with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit[15]. Brumley was criticized for the partnership by Democratic lawmakers due to the controversial nature in some of PragerU’s content[16][17].

Pandemic Recovery

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In 2021, Brumley, against the advice of public health officials, loosened quarantine guidance for asymptomatic students exposed to the virus[18]. Governor Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Health urged school systems to disregard Brumley’s guidance[19].  Those who criticized Brumley’s “parent choice” quarantine option included two teacher unions (Louisiana Federation of Teachers and Louisiana Association of Educators), the Superintendent of NOLA-public schools, Stand for Children, and Governor Edwards’ coronavirus advisor, Dr. Joseph Kanter.

Let Teachers Teach

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In Feb, 2024, Brumley launched the “Let Teachers Teach” work group, composed of PK-12 teachers from across Louisiana. The work group was tasked with suggestions on how to improve conditions for Louisiana teachers[20].  In May, 2024 the work group’s recommendations were published and praised by Governor Jeff Landry[21][22]. The Louisiana state legislature passed several bills in 2024 that align with the work group’s recommendations, including streamlining non-academic trainings, tightening school discipline measures, and cell phone bans in classrooms[23].  In July, 2024, Brumley sent a memo to school system leaders urging them to “recommit to assertive discipline action to create safe and orderly environments.[24]”  The Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights advocacy group, expressed concerns that Brumley’s memo would add to the “school to prison pipeline."[25]

School Choice

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In March, 2023, Brumley wrote an OpEd advocating for public funds to be used for non-public educational options[26].  In response to Brumley’s OpEd, the Louisiana School Boards Association’s Executive Director published an article opposing ESAs, claiming “the current voucher program has been an academic failure and utter waste of taxpayer dollars."[27] In September 2023, Brumley became the first state superintendent to endorse the federal Education Choice for Children Act.[28] On June 19, 2024, Governor Jeff Landry signed into law the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program to provide educational savings accounts for parental choice in K-12 education[29].

Culture Issues

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Brumley has opposed the concepts of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) being used in PK-12 education during interviews and testimony in legislative hearings[30][31][32][33][34]

Early Career

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Brumley served as DeSoto Parish Schools Superintendent from 2012-2018 and Jefferson Parish Schools Superintendent from 2018-2020[35].

Brumley began his career as a teacher and coach in Caddo Parish Public Schools. He was also a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal in his hometown Sabine Parish School District.[36]

References

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  1. ^ "Linda McMahon", Wikipedia, 2024-12-06, retrieved 2024-12-07
  2. ^ "KOENIG: Could We See a Secretary Brumley in the Trump Administration?". The Hayride. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  3. ^ "KOENIG: Could We See a Secretary Brumley in the Trump Administration?". The Hayride. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  4. ^ "New State Superintendent named in Louisiana". KATC News. 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  5. ^ Editorial, Staff (2022-11-20). "Our Views: John Bel Edwards and education leaders win one, but students are the real losers". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  6. ^ LaRose, Greg (2023-11-01). "Gov. Edwards rejects House committee vote on high school graduation policy • Louisiana Illuminator". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  7. ^ Wall, Patrick (2024-01-18). "Louisiana schools leader Cade Brumley reappointed, even as political winds shift". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  8. ^ "LOUISIANA PRE-K-12 EDUCATION IMPROVES IN NATIONAL RANKINGS". louisianabelieves.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  9. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/your-money/fafsa-financial-aid-louisiana.html
  10. ^ "Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments". AP News. 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  11. ^ "Louisiana's BESE approves social studies standards after 14-month process, CRT concerns". WWNO. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  12. ^ Koberg, Kelsey (2022-05-09). "Social studies standards in Louisiana the 'best in the nation' argues state superintendent of education". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  13. ^ "Louisiana reworks social studies standards to counter 'woke' politics push | Fox News Video". Fox News. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  14. ^ Sentell, Will (2022-03-09). "Authors of new statewide social studies standards criticize revised version: 'That is egregious'". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  15. ^ "PragerU Is Now in Louisiana Schools | PragerU". www.prageru.com. 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  16. ^ LaRose, Greg (2024-05-30). "Brumley: Conservative group's videos a teaching 'option' for Louisiana classrooms • Louisiana Illuminator". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  17. ^ LaRose, Greg (2024-05-30). "Brumley: Conservative group's videos a teaching 'option' for Louisiana classrooms • Louisiana Illuminator". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  18. ^ Sentell, Will (2021-09-29). "New guidelines: Louisiana public school students won't have to quarantine after COVID exposure". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  19. ^ Sentell, Will (2021-09-29). "New guidelines: Louisiana public school students won't have to quarantine after COVID exposure". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  20. ^ "LOUISIANA STATE SUPERINTENDENT DR. CADE BRUMLEY ANNOUNCES WORKGROUP TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR TEACHERS". louisianabelieves.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  21. ^ Carmosino, Elyse (2024-05-22). "Louisiana teacher panel: Reduce workloads, punish disruptive students". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  22. ^ Carmosino, Elyse (2024-05-22). "Louisiana teacher panel: Reduce workloads, punish disruptive students". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  23. ^ Carmosino, Elyse (2024-08-08). "Louisiana teachers have policy ideas. The state's education chief wants to put them into action". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  24. ^ https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/links-for-newsletters/dr.-cade-brumley_campus-classroom-disruptions-memo.pdf?sfvrsn=fe4f6e18_3/
  25. ^ Wall, Patrick (2024-07-31). "Louisiana schools chief calls for stricter discipline, return to classroom 'law and order'". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  26. ^ BRUMLEY, CADE (2023-03-13). "State education superintendent: Educational savings accounts would enrich Louisiana". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  27. ^ https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/45/lsba/2888196/Op_Ed_ESAs.pdf
  28. ^ Johnson, Maddy (2023-09-19). "Louisiana Superintendent of Education endorses Education Choice for Children Act". www.knoe.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  29. ^ "SB313". legis.la.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  30. ^ Sentell, Will (2022-08-19). "Parents, policymakers push back on proposed early childhood learning standards; see proposal". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  31. ^ Sentell, Will (2022-08-19). "Parents, policymakers push back on proposed early childhood learning standards; see proposal". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  32. ^ Sentell, Will (2022-08-19). "Parents, policymakers push back on proposed early childhood learning standards; see proposal". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  33. ^ Sentell, Will (2022-08-19). "Parents, policymakers push back on proposed early childhood learning standards; see proposal". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  34. ^ Sentell, Will (2020-05-23). "How will Cade Brumley lead Louisiana schools as superintendent? Look to his work in Jefferson Parish". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  35. ^ Sentell, Will (2020-05-23). "How will Cade Brumley lead Louisiana schools as superintendent? Look to his work in Jefferson Parish". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  36. ^ "The Advocate (Louisiana)", Wikipedia, 2024-11-18, retrieved 2024-12-07
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