Eric Swalwell: “Canyon Middle School in Castro Valley, California, in my congressional district, was recently recognized as one of the…”

“Canyon Middle School in Castro Valley, California, in my congressional district, was recently recognized as one of the Schools to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. The School to Watch program was launched in 1999 to identify high- performing middle schools that serve as a model for other schools to watch across the Nation. These schools, like Canyon Middle School, demonstrate academic excellence, develop programs that respond to the sensitive needs of early adolescence, and provide students with high- quality teachers and resources to support students in their academic goals. This week, at the Ninth Annual Schools to Watch Conference, Canyon Middle School will be presented with this prestigious award. Canyon Middle School will be represented by attendance clerk Adria Anderson- Kelly, Assistant Principal Juan Flores, Assistant Principal Annie Flores-Aikey, math and science teacher Gregory Matawaran, math and science teacher Liz Oettel, and special education teacher Cheryll Rosales. I look forward to congratulating the group from Canyon Middle School this Thursday when they visit my office, and I look forward to hearing more details about how more schools can follow their example of excellence. Congratulations again to the teachers, administrators, parents, and students that helped Canyon Middle School achieve this award. You make me and your congressional district very proud. ____________________”