ALEXANDRIA, La. (2/12/2025) – The Education Recovery Scorecard, released today by researchers at Stanford and Harvard, highlights Rapides Parish Schools as a standout in post-Covid learning recovery. This annual report examines student growth in reading and math across U.S. school districts.
Rapides Parish joins districts in Texas, New Jersey, and California in successfully overcoming pandemic-related learning loss. The New York Times featured Rapides Parish in its coverage, emphasizing its remarkable progress.
David Leonhardt of The Morning newsletter noted, “Some school districts, including in poorer areas, have largely recovered from the Covid learning loss.” He highlighted Rapides Parish alongside Compton, Calif.; Ector County, Texas; and Union City, N.J.
This recognition follows Louisiana’s recent achievement of its highest rankings on The Nation’s Report Card. The Education Recovery Scorecard ranks Louisiana first in reading and second in math recovery nationwide. Louisiana is the only state where the average student has fully recovered.
The report underscores the importance of strong educators and school communities. Researchers urge further study of successful districts like Rapides Parish to identify effective strategies.
For more details, explore the full Education Recovery Scorecard release online. Rapides Parish continues to set an example in academic recovery, offering hope and insights for districts nationwide.
Source: Rapides Parish School Board
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