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Nearly 400 schools across Washington state just earned official recognition for helping students achieve more, grow faster, and close achievement gaps. These schools proved that progress is possible when educators focus on what works.
Four schools in Savannah have earned prestigious state honors for helping students achieve remarkable academic growth and performance. The recognition proves that dedicated teachers and invested students can create real, measurable progress.
Four high school students in Decorah, Iowa, earned recognition not just for grades, but for kindness, leadership, and lifting up their classmates. A local business is making sure their positive impact gets celebrated every quarter.
Louisiana's new school accountability system has been recognized as a national model for its transparent approach to measuring student success. The framework focuses on three clear goals: academic growth, grade-level proficiency, and career readiness.
Eighth graders in Pasadena Unified School District exceeded their math targets at the halfway point of the school year, part of broader gains students are making across reading and math. The progress shows dedicated teachers and students are moving the needle on achievement.
Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary has earned a spot on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, joining only 1,076 schools recognized for outstanding student achievement. The recognition celebrates three years of strong academic growth and success for all students.
A small Arizona school gathered to celebrate something too often overlooked: students working hard and growing. Leupp Elementary School held its second quarter awards assembly to recognize Tigers for their achievements and positive behavior.
A Summerville charter school just proved that rewarding excellence works. Berkeley Preparatory Academy earned six statewide honors and $25,000 in bonuses for skyrocketing student achievement.