Louisiana Recovery School District

The Recovery School District is a special school district administered by the Louisiana Department of Education. Created by legislation passed in 2003, the RSD is designed to take underperforming schools and transform them into successful places for children to learn.

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RSD In the News

• 2/9/2010  –  In another sign of the physical renewal of public schools in New Orleans, school officials and Gentilly residents will dedicate the new, state-of-the-art Lake Area School building at an event on Thursday, February 11, 2010. read more...
• 1/14/2010  –  “Homecoming celebration” took on a new meaning today at Joseph A. Craig School as students, faculty, State Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek, local school officials and city leaders marked the school’s long-awaited return to the Treme neighborhood with a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. read more...
• 11/23/2009  –  Last week, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office released a report on the use of a state vehicle issued to my direct report, Paul Vallas, through his employment as Superintendent of the Recovery School District. read more...
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Upcoming Events

• March 11-12: Exams  –  Students take exams March 11 & 12, 2010
• March 23-25: Phase I LEAP and GEE Testing  –  Student LEAP and GEE Testing: Phase I
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Important Notices

• What parents need to know about Spring testing  –  Two phases of LEAP/GEE testing explained; information for parents of 4th and 8th grade private and parochial students planning to enroll in public schools.
• Urban League's Schools Expo set for March 27  –  Parents can explore an array of public school options, meet school leaders and submit this year’s Common Application at the event at UNO's Lindy Boggs Conference Center.
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