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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What Will it Take? The Recovery School District's Commitments to New Orleans

RSD In the News

1/27/2012 – Three Recovery School District (RSD) students will take center court on Friday, Jan. 27 in the New Orleans Arena to be recognized as winners of the Hornets MVP Essay Contest. The contest is part of the Most Valuable Pupil (MVP) Program presented by Chevron. read more...
1/23/2012 – The Recovery School District (RSD) today announced the match of four high-quality charter management organizations to operate schools previously announced for transformation - two elementary and two high schools - beginning fall 2012. read more...
1/23/2012 – To meet the diverse needs of New Orleans high school students, the Recovery School District (RSD) today announced its plan to offer a variety of new career and technical programs for students seeking industry-based certifications; additional accelerated programs for students who are behind academically; and a robust system of placement options for struggling students. read more...
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Upcoming Events

Jan. 28: Parent Meeting at Christian Fellowship Cathedral Cancelled – The meeting will be rescheduled.
Jan. 31: Parent Meeting on New Enrollment Process – 9 a.m. at the RSD Family Resource Center, L.B. Landry High School, 1200 L.B. Landry Ave.
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Important Notices

Jan. 24: Cowen Institute Survey Shows N.O. Parents See Improvement in Public Schools – Parents think schools are better now than they were before Hurrican Katrina.
Jan. 18: BESE Approves Appointment of New RSD Superintendent – Patrick Dobard, long-time educator and New Orleans native, will lead the special district.
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