<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3uOM00_0vmIdeg300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3uOM00_0vmIdeg300" width="980" height="728" ><figcaption>Harry Hurley</figcaption></figure>This is one of the “Gold Standards” in education.Every school strives to earn the distinction of “Blue Ribbon” status.It’s “The Super Bowl” of education.In New Jersey, 11 schools have earned this standing and here they are:<ul><li>New Jersey - Basking Ridge - St James School, Diocese of Metuchen.</li><li>New Jersey - Fort Lee - Fort Lee School No. 3,</li><li>Fort Lee Public School District.</li><li>New Jersey - Glen Rock - Alexander Hamilton</li><li>Elementary School, Glen Rock.</li><li>New Jersey - Jersey City - Soaring Heights</li><li>Charter School, Soaring Heights Charter School.</li><li>New Jersey - Mountainside - Deerfield</li><li>Elementary School, Mountainside.</li><li>New Jersey - Pine Brook - Hilldale Elementary School, Montville Township Public Schools.</li><li>New Jersey - Rumson - Forrestdale School, Rumson Borough.</li><li>New Jersey - Skillman - Montgomery Upper</li><li>Middle School, Montgomery Township School District.</li><li>New Jersey - Wayne - Pioneer Academy.</li><li>New Jersey - Wharton - Catherine A Dwyer</li><li>Elementary School, Rockaway Township.</li><li>New Jersey - Woodbridge - Woodbridge Academy</li></ul><ul><li>Magnet School, Middlesex County Magnet Schools.</li></ul>This is how The United States Department of Education describes this distinction:<blockquote>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.</blockquote>These are the lofty parameters that these 11 New Jersey schools have met:<ul><li>National Blue Ribbon Schools are led by leaders who articulate a clear vision of instructional excellence and uphold high standards.</li><li>They showcase effective teaching methods and offer robust professional development for their staff.</li><li>Data-driven instruction is a hallmark, and there is a concerted effort to ensure every student succeeds.</li><li>Collaboration among families, communities, and educators is a key component of their success.</li></ul>Each school receives a National Blue Ribbon School award flag to display on a flag pole or by the school entry.Congratulations to these 11 highly performing New Jersey schools.SOURCE: United States Department of Education.</div></body>

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This is one of the “Gold Standards” in education. Every school strives to earn the distinction of “Blue Ribbon” status. It’s “The Super Bowl” of education. In New Jersey, 11 schools have earned this standing and here they are:. New Jersey - Basking...