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Barnard and Leonard Elementaries Earn 2021 National Blue Ribbon
Barnard and Leonard Elementary Schools Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Two TSD Elementary Schools have been named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools: Barnard Elementary and Leonard Elementary were honored today as top schools in the country, achieving National Blue Ribbon status for student achievement.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, Barnard and Leonard among them. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
“This year’s cohort of honorees demonstrates what is possible when committed educators and school leaders create vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school cultures where rich teaching and learning can flourish.” said Secretary Cardona.
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The coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content.
“Our Leonard community is proud to be honored as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School,” said Principal Erin Detmer. “We have worked hard as parents, students, and staff to create a learning environment in which every student succeeds. This award is a celebration of our community’s collaboration in prioritizing our core values alongside high academic expectations for every Leonard Leopard. We are so excited!”
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Barnard Principal Melanie Morey and her team also celebrated the achievement, “The Barnard staff and students cheered in excitement when we learned of our recognition as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School! We are so fortunate in Troy to have a collaborative system that focuses on all learners. At Barnard, we dedicate all efforts to the development of the future generation. Fostering our learners to be their personal best in all academic areas while valuing strong character traits is our mission. We are so proud of our Barnard Bluejays!”
Now in its 39th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools. Barnard and Leonard join eleven other Troy District Schools to win this honor.
