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Six schools in Wisconsin's Fox Cities region earned state recognition for helping students thrive, especially those from lower-income families. The awards celebrate real academic progress and closing achievement gaps.
A middle school in Laguna Beach earned top state honors for accelerating academic progress among historically underserved students while lifting everyone's performance. Their secret wasn't a fancy program—it was relationships, consistency, and believing every kid can succeed.
California lawmakers unveiled a bold new legislative package designed to close educational achievement gaps by holding the state accountable for supporting schools. A small-district superintendent helped show why current systems leave many schools struggling.
A Beverly Hills middle school just earned one of California's highest educational honors for both academic excellence and closing achievement gaps. Beverly Vista Middle School proved every student can thrive when schools commit to equity.
Eight schools in Kern County earned California's highest honor for public education, proving rural communities are closing achievement gaps and building powerful programs that help students thrive. From wood shop to drone technology, these schools are transforming what's possible for kids.
A Wisconsin school district narrowed a massive achievement gap between two elementary schools while raising test scores across the board. Despite community turmoil and failed funding votes, De Soto's focused plan is already showing results.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned California's Distinguished Schools honor, proving that dedicated educators can close achievement gaps while lifting all students. Out of 2,500 schools statewide, only 408 made the cut.
A Los Angeles school program is helping thousands of Black students reach college by providing counselors, HBCU trips, and culturally affirming support. Since 2021, the gap in college readiness between Black and non-Black students has narrowed from 8.1% to just 4.7%.
Two Christian County elementary schools earned national recognition for closing academic gaps and supporting every student's success. Their secret? Teacher collaboration, targeted instruction, and unshakeable belief in every child.
Thirty-one Katy ISD schools made the 2025 Texas Honor Roll for academic excellence and closing student achievement gaps. The district ranks among Texas's top performers, with more Honor Roll schools than nearly any other district in the state.
Austin Independent School District is celebrating meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps between different student groups. The district reported gains in overall student achievement while narrowing disparities that have historically separated students by demographics. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Saru Salvi wants to solve Orange County's achievement gap with a bold volunteer plan. Her vision: community-based "mini academies" where local businesses, teachers, and neighbors tutor students on weekends.
Washington DC's two-decade commitment to better math teaching is paying off big time. Fourth graders now score just 3 points below the national average, up from 21 points behind in 2003.
G.W. Carver Elementary in Salem, Virginia earned state recognition for helping historically underserved students excel in reading and math. The school was honored even after federal budget cuts ended the national program.
When the federal government ended its 43-year Blue Ribbon Schools program, Minnesota refused to let eight exceptional schools go unrecognized. The state created its own awards to celebrate schools excelling in student achievement and closing gaps between student groups.
Clear Creek ISD earned statewide recognition for helping every student succeed, including those who've historically struggled most. Seven of its schools also made the honor roll for exceptional performance.
A Virginia high school just earned national recognition for erasing achievement gaps with stunning math score improvements, including a 46-point jump for unhoused students. Their secret? Peer mentoring, targeted support, and teachers who refuse to give up on any student.
Despite legal challenges, Chicago Public Schools is reopening applications for a committee dedicated to closing achievement gaps for Black students. The initiative aims to tackle educational disparities through community-driven policy guidance.
Forty-two Collin County schools just earned spots on Texas's 2025 Honor Roll for helping every student succeed, regardless of their background. These schools are proving that with the right approach, all kids can thrive academically.