Welcome to LAKidsMatter

We believe every student deserves a K-12 education that prepares them for lifelong success after graduation, and we advocate for smart policies and strong leadership that will achieve this vision.

Our Mission. Our Vision. Because Louisiana Kids Matter.

LAKidsMatter seeks to improve educational outcomes for all kids by advocating for policies that ensure students receive a high-quality education regardless of their zip code.

We believe Louisiana must empower officials to support students by passing high-quality policies that improve educational outcomes for all kids.

Priority Issues

Options

Students and their families deserve equitable access to high-quality educational options, opportunities and resources. We know parents, especially those in low-income communities, demand high-quality school options to serve the diverse needs of their children. We believe every child deserves access to educational excellence.

Excellence

We cannot set our sights on only minor improvements to the edges of our education system, but rather on excellence for all. An excellent education will foster a vibrant economy, healthy communities and an engaged democracy. That means keeping our standards high, following effective and proven methods for instruction, giving all students access to the individualized attention they need, and aligning our efforts around nation-leading results.

Transparency

We live in a data-rich world but, from our Capitol to our classrooms, data only makes a difference if it’s accessible, relevant and user-friendly. This is especially true when it comes to assessments of student learning. We must ensure students take relevant and effective assessments that give parents and teachers a clear picture of how well an individual student is learning.

Are you candidate?

Because every Louisiana student deserves an excellent K–12 education—no matter their background or future path—the LAKidsMatter supports candidates who champion bold, student-first policies. Our priorities are clear: high expectations, strong school options, transparency in outcomes and spending, and accountability that leads to real results for kids.

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Our Team

About Kelli Bottger

Executive Director

Kelli Bottger brings a wealth of electoral, legislative and educational leadership experience to the educational reform movement. As LAKidsMatter’s Executive Director, Kelli works closely with state leaders, elected officials and coalition partners on education policy and electoral plans.

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