<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4W8a5I_0vj9HX1p00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4W8a5I_0vj9HX1p00" width="1500" height="1000" ></figure>HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced that 13 schools across the state have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.“These schools represent the best and brightest in providing a world-class education to their students,” said Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin.The Pennsylvania schools recognized are:<ul><li>Economy Elementary School, Ambridge Area School District, Beaver County</li><li>Marlborough Elementary School, Upper Perkiomen School District, Montgomery County</li><li>West Hanover Elementary School, Central Dauphin School District, Dauphin County</li><li>Richland Elementary School, Richland School District, Cambria County</li><li>Mercer Area High School, Mercer Area School District, Mercer County</li><li>Central High School, Philadelphia City School District, Philadelphia County</li><li>Holy Family School, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Chester County</li><li>Dorseyville Middle School, Fox Chapel Area School District, Allegheny County</li><li>Connoquenessing Elementary School, Butler Area School District, Butler County</li><li>Saltsburg Elementary School, River Valley School District, Indiana County</li><li>Quaker Valley Middle School, Quaker Valley School District, Allegheny County</li><li>Springfield High School, Springfield School District, Delaware County</li><li>Oakview Elementary School, Lakeview School District, Mercer County</li></ul>Across the country, 356 schools were named Blue Ribbon Schools this year.“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities. As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child.”The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools in two categories: Exemplary High Performing Schools, which are top performers in their state, and Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools, which excel in narrowing achievement gaps between different student groups.For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s website.</div></body>

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Thirteen Pennsylvania Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Honorees by U.S. Department of Education

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced that 13 schools across the state have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. “These schools represent the best and brightest in providing a world-class education to their students,” said Pennsylvania Secretary...