<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4I9Onj_0vlkNkJu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4I9Onj_0vlkNkJu00" width="475" height="317" ></figure><p>Washington Veale Elementary was recognized by Governor Eric Holcomb and Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner for its exceptional literacy performance. At a ceremony held at the Statehouse, Principal Jay Wildman, 3rd-grade teacher Amy Cline, 2nd-grade teacher Rochelle Evans, and Superintendent Kevin Frank were honored alongside other educators. Veale Elementary school was among 283 Indiana schools where 95% of students reached reading proficiency in 2024, part of a statewide literacy initiative. Over $170 million has been dedicated to literacy programs across the state.</p><p>The photo includes Principal Jay Wildman, 3rd grade teacher Amy Cline, 2nd grade teacher Rochelle Evans, Dr. Katie Jenner, Superintendent Kevin Frank, and other members of the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate.</p></div></body>

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Local Educators Honored for Literacy Achievement

Washington Veale Elementary was recognized by Governor Eric Holcomb and Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner for its exceptional literacy performance. At a ceremony held at the Statehouse, Principal Jay Wildman, 3rd-grade teacher Amy Cline, 2nd-grade teacher Rochelle Evans, and Superintendent Kevin Frank were honored alongside other educators. Veale Elementary school was among 283 Indiana schools where 95% of students reached reading proficiency in 2024, part of a statewide literacy initiative. Over $170 million has been dedicated to literacy programs across the state.