Political Quotes

“Mr. President, today I wish to recognize James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School of New Castle, 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 offered the opportunity for schools in every State to gain recognition for educational accomplishments in closing the achievement gaps among students. Recognized as an ``A'' school 11 of the past 12 years, James Whitcomb Riley Elementary has shown its outstanding commitment to high-quality education. Through its core curriculum and extracurricular activities, faculty at Riley work to ensure that each child is receiving the best possible educational experience. As part of that effort, the school's staff communicates regularly with families and partners with community organizations to ensure that students are receiving the resources that they need. In addition, extracurricular opportunities are offered throughout the year and include Spell Bowl and Math Bowl competitions, a science fair, student council, and the National Geographic Bee. Riley students also regularly go out in the community for field trips to learn outside the classroom.…”