NBRS Express Newsletter

February 2018

The National Blue Ribbon Schools program and the U.S. Department of Education extend wishes for a happy and productive new year to all.

2017 NBRS Award Ceremony

Highlights of the 2017 annual NBRS ceremony, which drew nearly 1,000 participants, is available on the NBRS website: https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/2017-awards-ceremony/.

This year we are showcasing videos of ceremony events starting with keynote speaker, Sydney Chaffee, and the Terrell H. Bell awardee presentations.

Keynote Speech by 2017 National Teacher of the Year Sydney Chaffee
Chaffee's perspective on students as "Heroes" in the mythological sense resonated widely with attendees.

Check out the Terrel H. Bell presentations to eight outstanding school leaders.

Watch for forthcoming videos on the address by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Jason Botel, Acting Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.

The library of practices is expanding!

NBR program staff reviewed school applications to highlight the use of effective practices. This year’s focus is on Civic Engagement, Student-Centered Instruction, and Student Leadership practices. There are seven other practice areas. Learn more.

2017 NBRS Principals
Please be on the lookout for a survey inviting your feedback on school and community impacts of your school’s National Blue Ribbon recognition.

2017 Site Visit Videos are on the horizon.

Watch the website for new videos from four school site visits.

The featured schools and topics are:

PS 748 the Brooklyn School for Global Scholars (Brooklyn, NY)—a reinvented neighborhood school from an application G&T school that maintains high achievement.
Pinewood Elementary School (Grand Rapids/Jenison, MI)—social-emotional and whole-brain learning supports student confidence and learning.
Skyland Elementary School (Greenville/North Greer, SC)—a rural school delivers a world-class education in a struggling community.
White Street School (Springfield, MA)—new leadership effects the rapid transformation of a school from chronically underperforming to high-achieving.

Check out the infographic on some salient features of the 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools cohort.

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