Political Quotes

“Mr. President, today I wish to recognize White Lick Elementary School of Brownsburg, IN, for being named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Established in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools that have demonstrated a vision of educational excellence for all students, regardless of their social or economic background. Since its inception, this program has allowed schools in every State to gain recognition for educational accomplishments, particularly in closing the achievement gaps among students. White Lick Elementary School currently serves over 600 students and offers a variety of education and extracurricular opportunities for its students. White Lick Elementary School has been effective in tailoring its curriculum to the educational needs of each individual student. As part of its commitment to students, the school provides programs like Learning Lab, which offers students struggling academically extra support in reading and math in a small-group setting every day for 30 minutes. The school also prides itself on the professional development of its staff. Teachers are given the chance to learn and grow through weekly meetings with their professional learning communities. In these meetings, teachers come together to analyze test scores and other data as they discuss how to better meet the needs of their students. The school's investment in students is reflected in the diverse opportunities it offers.…”