In case you missed last week’s announcement, three of our schools, Tahoma Middle School, Rock Creek Elementary, and Glacier Park Elementary, were recognized for their efforts. There were only 174 schools achieving this recognition statewide, so this is quite an accomplishment for our system. This is the second time that Glacier Park has received this recognition under two different standards. Congratulations to all three schools!
In addition, Cedar River was notified that using the new state metrics, they are the number one middle school in the state for reducing the achievement gap. At this time there is no formal award for this achievement, but it is one we are particularly proud of as we have not been known as a system needing to focus on diversity. Great job Cedar River teachers and staff!
This recognition, I believe, validates the work that we are doing in our school system. It is the result not only of the work being done in these schools, but across our school system. Though not always understood or appreciated in our system, the Teaching and Learning Department is simply the best. In the absence of an aligned curriculum and the support they provide this recognition would not be possible. Of course, the curriculum and support would not matter without teachers creating quality learning environments and administrators and support staff supporting them in this work. And, we also know that administrators and teachers from all of our schools are working collaboratively to support each other as we continue our learning journey.
In addition, Cedar River was notified that using the new state metrics, they are the number one middle school in the state for reducing the achievement gap. At this time there is no formal award for this achievement, but it is one we are particularly proud of as we have not been known as a system needing to focus on diversity. Great job Cedar River teachers and staff!
This recognition, I believe, validates the work that we are doing in our school system. It is the result not only of the work being done in these schools, but across our school system. Though not always understood or appreciated in our system, the Teaching and Learning Department is simply the best. In the absence of an aligned curriculum and the support they provide this recognition would not be possible. Of course, the curriculum and support would not matter without teachers creating quality learning environments and administrators and support staff supporting them in this work. And, we also know that administrators and teachers from all of our schools are working collaboratively to support each other as we continue our learning journey.
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