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Two Acadiana schools earn national distinction for exceptional performance
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BATON ROUGE, La. â Early College Academy in Lafayette Parish and Pine Prairie High School in Evangeline Parish have been named
According to a release from the Louisiana Department of Education, the Louisiana schools earned the honor for exceptional performance for two or more years.
âOur children are our highest priority. The teachers, leaders and families of these schools are committed to that student-first mission, said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley in a release.
The NAESPA annually recognizes two Title I schools in every state. Title I schools, a designation based on the percentage of their students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive additional federal funding to support populations of at-risk or economically-disadvantaged students through enhanced programming.
State Superintendent Thurmond Announces California Schools Recognized as National ESEA Distinguished Schools
SACRAMENTO State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today congratulated two California schools for receiving national recognition as 2020 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools formerly known as National Title I Distinguished Schools. Sixth Street Prep School in the Victor Elementary School District and Solano Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles Unified School District are two of up to 100 schools throughout the country being recognized.
“Congratulations to principals Collin Rowe and Jorge Parra, as well as all of the educators, staff, administrators, parents, and students at these schools,” said Thurmond. “Not only were these two schools already named 2020 California Distinguished Schools, they’re also being recognized for their excellent work closing achievement gaps between student groups and