North DeSoto High School receives $10,000 as NIET award finalist
North DeSoto High School (Source: KSLA)
By Kaitlyn Gibson | March 4, 2021 at 10:22 AM CST - Updated March 4 at 10:32 AM
DESOTO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) has awarded $10,000 to the four finalists of the 2021 Founderâs Award, including North DeSoto High School.
The schools were awarded the money for their work to prioritize instructional excellence to improve student achievement.
The finalists were honored during a virtual recognition event during the NIET National Conference.
âOutstanding educators are the bedrock of our nationâs schools. When we create powerful opportunities for them to lead and thrive, everyone benefits,â said NIET Chairman and Founder Lowell Milken. âDouglas MacArthur, Michael Anderson, North DeSoto High, and Prairie View are models for their states and the nation, and demonstrate real promise for ensuring that every student can be matched with an effective educator every day.â