The Louisiana Division of the Arts Arts-in-Education Program Initiatives include:

• Poetry Out Loud - Each year high school students from across the state take part in Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The competition, presented in partnership with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization, performance and competition. During the 2015 – 2016 school year, more than 2500 students participated in Louisiana. There are high school, regional and state rounds before the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C., where $50,000 in awards and school stipends are distributed. Visit Poetry Out Loud for more information about this national program. If you would like to participate in Poetry Out Loud, contact Danny Belanger or call 225.342.8209

• George Rodrigue Foundation - Louisiana A+ Schools: The Louisiana Division of the Arts provides funding for artists residencies in Louisiana A+ Schools throughout the state.  

Louisiana Arts Education Associations:

• The Louisiana Art Education Association -  LAEA is a professional organization and an affiliate of the National Art Education Association
• The Louisiana Music Educators Association - The mission of the Louisiana Music Educators Association is to provide leadership, professional development, and support for its membership to ensure quality music education.