Long Beach Elementary Schools Win California Distinguished School Awards in 2008

Long Beach Elementary Schools Win California Distinguished School Awards in 2008.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack OConnell today announced that 343 exemplary California public elementary schools from 189 districts in 39 counties have been selected as 2008 California Distinguished Schools.

The entire list may be viewed at:  California School Recognition Program.

Congratulations to the 5 repeat Long Beach winners for their success!

Special Congratulations to First Time Long Beach Winners of this prestigious award:

Emerson Parkside Academy

Patrick Henry Elementary

Robert E. Lee Elementary

This year, the selection criteria for the Distinguished School program were more stringent than ever. Schools wrote a substantive narrative application and then were subject to an extensive site validation.

˜Most heartening, many of the schools we are recognizing today as the best of the best have overcome significant educational challenges, showing that it is possible to provide opportunities for success to all students, OConnell said.

Read the entire press release here:  April 9, 2008 California Department of Education News Release

Posted on April 15, 2008 10:00:00 by Laurie.Manny

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