The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has congratulated 10 schools in the commonwealth that have been selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). The award is based on each school’s overall academic performance, or the progress made to close the achievement gap among students.
“We are incredibly proud of the 10 schools across the commonwealth recognized by USDE today. This is a highly coveted recognition and is just one more reason to applaud the education professionals dedicated and committed to ensuring our students receive a high-quality education,” said Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty. “This further reinforces why the Wolf Administration has made it a top priority to support high-quality education for every student.”
The coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award recognizes the efforts made by schools to create safe and welcoming spaces where students can master challenging and engaging content.
The following Pennsylvania schools were recognized:
- Bethel Park High School, Bethel Park
- Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School, Cogan Station
- Council Rock High School South, Holland
- Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School, King of Prussia
- Elk Valley Elementary School, Lake City
- Corpus Christi School, Lansdale
- New Hope-Solebury Middle School, New Hope
- Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush, Philadelphia
- Rockwood Area Elementary School, Rockwood
- Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Shinglehouse
With its 39th cohort, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has awarded approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools. The National Blue Ribbon School award affirms and validates the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in striving for – and attaining – exemplary achievement.
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