Gallimore Elementary School in Canton Township was recently recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Sheldon Road school was among 11 in Michigan receiving the recognition which is based on overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups on assessments.
“The honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award have set a national example for what it means to raise the bar in education,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The leaders, educators, and staff at our National Blue Ribbon Schools continually inspire me with their dedication to fostering academic excellence and building positive school cultures that support students of all backgrounds to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
As the Biden-Harris Administration partners with states and schools to accelerate academic success and transform educational opportunity in this country, we take tremendous pride in the achievements of these schools and their commitment to empowering educators, serving students, and engaging families.”According to a statement from Cardona’s office, National Blue Ribbon School leaders articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards. They demonstrate effective and innovative teaching and learning, and the schools value and support teachers and staff through meaningful professional learning.
Data from many sources are used to drive instruction and every student strives for success, officials said.
National Blue Ribbon Schools serve as models of effective and innovative school practices for state and district educators and other schools throughout the nation, the statement claims.
A National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing a school entryway or on a flagpole is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning, according to a prepared release from the federal department of education.
