March 29, 2024

Kent Heights Elementary Named a Blue Ribbon School!

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By Bob Rodericks

"Kent Heights school has been named one of the best in the nation and we're very proud today," said Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Crowley and Principal Steve Prew in a press release. In a statement released by U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King, Jr., it was announced today, September 28, 2016, that Kent Heights Elementary School has been named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. Kent Heights School is one among 279 public and 50 private schools receiving this honor.

"Schools are nominated for the award by the state department of education, and then complete a comprehensive application about school practices. Schools may apply for status as Exemplary High Performing - among the top schools in a state - or Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing - schools making the fastest progress in their state in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups," said the Department of Education statement.

Dr. Celeste Bowler, Assistant Superintendent of East Providence Schools, Stephen Prew, Principal of Kent Heights School, and Fatima Avila, Former Principal of Kent Heights School, will represent Kent Heights School at a two-day awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., to celebrate their hard-won achievements. Upon hearing about the award, the students and faculty were planning to wear "blue" during a celebration within the school.

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