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

Background

Humann 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 Humann Elementary School as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. Humann 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. Humann was one of 297 schools selected in the nation. Humann became the tenth school within Lincoln Public Schools to earn the award since it began in 1982.

Humann Elementary School Principal Jamie Cook said about this honor:

“I see how the Humann staff have worked really hard to help students reach new heights in their academic achievement, even through the challenges of a pandemic. I witness every day our students pushing themselves and each other to be the best they can be. I know the Humann families have given their time and support to our staff and students to help them succeed. All of these acts together are the reason why Humann Elementary is being honored as a National Blue Ribbon School.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

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

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

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

WHEREAS, Humann 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 Humann Elementary School for being named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.