Adams Elementary School honored as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education

Background

Adams Elementary School was recently honored by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. Honored schools are chosen based on their overall academic performance and their progress in closing achievement gaps.

Explanation

The U.S. Department of Education has named Adams Elementary School as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. Adams learned about the honor last fall after going through a rigorous application and review process. The Blue Ribbon program recognizes public and private elementary, middle and high schools. Honored schools are chosen based on their overall academic performance and their progress in closing achievement gaps. Adams was one of 297 schools selected in the nation. Adams became the ninth school within Lincoln Public Schools to earn the award since it began in 1982.

Adams Elementary School Principal Jeff Rust said about this honor:

“I am so proud of our staff, students and families. Our teachers teach with passion, our staff are dedicated to supporting each child, our students learn with confidence and push themselves each day, and our families are there with us every step of the way.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Adams Elementary School has been honored as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education; and

WHEREAS, Adams Elementary is one of 297 schools selected in the nation to earn this distinction in 2022; and

WHEREAS, Adams Elementary was chosen for this honor because of its overall academic performance and ability to close achievement gaps; and

WHEREAS, Adams Elementary earned this honor because of the hard work and commitment by its staff, students, families and community;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education
does hereby congratulate Adams Elementary School for being named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.