Honors & Awards

U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige named 264 elementary schools the Blue Ribbon Schools for 2000-2001 last month. Elementary and secondary Blue Ribbon schools are named in alternate years.

The 224 public schools and 41 private schools were recognized for their excellence in leadership, teaching, student achievement, curriculum, and community involvement. The schools recognized were reviewed by experienced principals and administrators, who then made recommendations for selection to the secretary of education. The schools also conducted a self-evaluation to determine future improvement plans.

The Blue Ribbon schools are...