October 10, 2017

U.S. Department of Education Announces 2017 Blue Ribbon Schools: 6 Louisiana Schools Included

U.S. Department of Education Announces 2017 Blue Ribbon Schools: 6 Louisiana Schools Included

 

According to the Louisiana Department of Education, “The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) recognized six Louisiana public schools as 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The Blue Ribbon Schools program honors schools that are either high-performing or have closed achievement gaps, especially among minority or disadvantaged students. These schools demonstrate that all students can achieve at high levels. Nominated schools submit applications to the USDOE for the award.”

The six recognized schools in Louisiana included Baton Rouge Foreign Language Immersion Magnet School in East Baton Rouge, Bayou Vista Elementary School in St. Mary Parish, Forest Heights Academy in East Baton Rouge Parish, Midland High School in Acadia Parish, Northwestern State University Middle Lab School in Natchitoches Parish, and Vincent Settlement Elementary School in Calcasieu Parish.

For more information on this award and these schools, click here.

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