4 school systems receive award for partnership with Maxwell-Gunter AFB
4 school systems get award for partnership with Maxwell-Gunter AFB By WSFA Staff | February 2, 2021 at 1:42 PM CST - Updated February 2 at 7:13 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Four River Region school districts were recognized by the Military Child Education Coalition Tuesday.
Autauga County Schools, Elmore County Public Schools, Montgomery Public Schools and Pike Road Schools were awarded the Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence for their partnership with Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base.
The Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence award focuses on highlighting partnerships between military bases and public education systems.
“There’s over 350 installations in the US and we here in the River Region are one of 350 so it’s a big deal,” Commander and President of Air University Lt. Gen. James B. Hecker said.