Calcasieu School Board was nationally recognized this week when they received the 2017 Partnership District Award from the National Network of Partnership Schools at Johns Hopkins University.

This award is given to school districts who have made progress in leadership and goal-linked programs that engage family and local community- both of these being linked to student success. “The Calcasieu Parish School Board is applying research-based approaches to help schools become welcoming places that engage parents and the community in ways that improve student attendance, behavior, achievement, health, graduation rates, postsecondary plans, and other outcomes,” said Dr. Joyce L. Epstein, director of NNPS (National Network of Partnership Schools)

To learn more about this nationally credited award the School Board received along with other for this year and in the past, read here.