Today the U-S Department of Education recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including five schools in Iowa.
This recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.
One of the schools to be recognized is Rock Run Elementary School in the Iowa Falls School District.
A National Blue Ribbon School award flag displayed in a school’s entryway or on a flagpole is a widely recognized emblem of exceptional teaching and learning.
Each nominated school submits a comprehensive application detailing its school culture, programs, assessments, instructional practices, professional development, leadership, family, and community involvement.
Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year.
