Two Tucson schools named 2021 Blue Ribbon Schools

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TUCSON, Arizona (KOLD News 13) – U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including Jacob C. Fruchthendler Elementary and Mesquite Elementary Schools.

The award is given to schools based on their overall academic performance or progress in filling classroom performance gaps.

Congratulations to the National Blue Ribbon Schools 2021! 🎉

The NBRS program annually honors hundreds of schools, welcomes school achievement, flips stories, and closes achievement gaps in subgroups.

Celebrate the 325 schools announced today with us! Https: //t.co/MsD40XOuYw pic.twitter.com/3Fo8rUvVEf

– U.S. Department of Education (@usedgov) September 21, 2021

“This year’s cohort of winners shows what is possible when dedicated educators and principals create a vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school culture where rich teaching and learning can flourish,” said Secretary Cardona.

The secretary made the announcement during his return to school road trip while attending an award-winning school in Illinois.

The schools in Arizona known as the National Blue Ribbon Schools are:

• Mesa – Franklin East Elementary School, Mesa Public Schools.
• Tolleson – University High School, Tolleson Union High School District.
• Tucson – Jacob C. Fruchthendler Elementary School, Tucson Unified School District.
• Tucson – Mesquite Elementary School, Vail Unified School District.
• Yuma – Desert View Academy, Juniper Tree Academy School District

All schools in Arizona were recognized as “Exemplary High-Performing Schools” as opposed to “Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools”.

The coveted National Blue Ribbon School Award acknowledges the hard work of creating classrooms in which students master challenging and engaging content. Congratulations to the latest winners – your hard work has paid off. #BackTogether pic.twitter.com/a8XPxVNZNA

– Secretary Miguel Cardona (@SecCardona) September 21, 2021

During the announcement, Secretary Cardona spoke about the hardships many schools were facing during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“In the face of unprecedented circumstances, you have found creative ways to engage, care, protect and educate our children,” said Secretary Cardona. “Blue Ribbon Schools have so much to offer and can serve as models for other schools and communities so that we can really build better.”

In its 39th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has presented approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools. The recognition recognizes the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools. In return, the students are given the opportunity to master challenging and exciting content.

For a full list of National Blue Ribbon 2021 recipients, CLICK HERE.

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