STONEWALL, La. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching announced Wednesday that North DeSoto High School has received $10,000 for its selection as an NIET Founderâs Award finalist.
The school is among four across the country under consideration for the $50,000 grand prize, which will be announced virtually at the NIET National Conference at 10 a.m. March 4.
âNorth DeSoto High School â and the district at large â are a model for developing outstanding teachers and principals dedicated to student achievement,â said Lowell Milken, NIET chairman and founder. âI commend Principal Tammie Phillips and her team for consistently building on their progress to prepare students for success in school and life.â