SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced that 287 elementary schools are being honored under the Distinguished Schools Program.
“These schools implement outstanding educational programs and practices that help California students realize their potential, and put them on the path to achieve their dreams,” Torlakson said. “Every day at these schools, teachers, administrators and classified employees, working with parents, apply their dedication, creativity, and talents toward providing a great education for all their students.”
Schools that applied were eligible based on their performance and progress on the state indicators as described on the California School Dashboard. Indicators include test scores, suspension rates, and English learner progress. These award winners represent examples of not just excellent teaching, learning, and collaborating, but also highly successful school climate efforts, ranging from real-time conflict resolution to positive behavior intervention.
Please click here for a list of the 2018 CA Distinguished Schools. Carver School received the Distinguished School recognition two other times in 2014 and 1987.