The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the 353 schools that earned the coveted National Blue Ribbon Award for 2023, setting a shining example for educational institutions across the nation.
Among this select group, seven schools from Massachusetts emerged victorious, proudly displaying their commitment to fostering academic excellence, inclusive environments, and innovative approaches toward educating young minds according to U.S. Department of Education.
These exceptional schools from the Bay State include Andover West Middle School (Andover Public Schools), Tahanto Regional High School (Berlin-Boylston Regional School District), Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School (Benjamin Banneker Charter Public), Hopedale Junior Senior High School (Hopedale Public Schools), Sturgis Charter Public School (Sturgis Charter Public), Manomet Elementary School (Plymouth Public Schools), and John F. Kennedy School (Somerville Public Schools) as reported by Boston25 News.
This prestigious award, bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes schools for their overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments.
As U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona poignantly remarked, "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." according to U.S. Department of Education.
