Girard Intermediate School recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized Girard Intermediate School as one of the 325 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021.
The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance through test scores or progress in closing achievement gaps among student student subgroups.
Girard Intermediate is one of just 16 schools in Ohio and 325 in the entire U.S. to be named an honoree by Cardona.
"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 Cardona. "I commend all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. In the face of unprecedented circumstances, you found creative ways to engage, care for, protect, and teach our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have so much to offer and can serve as a model for other schools and communities so that we can truly build back better."
The Department of Education measures test scores and closing achievement gaps
Across its 39 year history, the award has been presented 10,000 times to over 9,000 schools.
