CA Distinguished Schools: Castro Valley, Hayward Schools Honored

CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Castro Valley Elementary School in Castro Valley and Southgate Elementary in Hayward have been selected for the 2020 California Distinguished Schools Award Program. According to the California Department of Education, the program recognizes outstanding education programs and practices.

Schools are chosen for closing the achievement gap and for achieving exceptional student performance.

"These outstanding schools don’t just educate students; they also provide the young people of California the tools they need to be successful after graduation," State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said. "Thanks go to all the staff at these schools—teachers, administrators, classified employees—and parents, who are working together to provide high-quality educational experiences for all of their students."

All California Distinguished Schools will be honored on Feb. 10 during an awards ceremony at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.

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