The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) has named two Kentucky schools as National ESEA Distinguished Schools during its national conference on Feb. 19-21. The two are among 69 schools nationwide to receive the honor. Glasscock Elementary School (Marion County) was recognized for exceptional student performance for two or more consecutive years.
The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA)—formerly the National Title I Association—has been selecting examples of superior, federally-funded schools through the National ESEA Distinguished Schools program since 1996. This program celebrates schools nationwide that have made significant progress by effectively utilizing ESEA federal funds to enhance student education outcomes.
Each year, the program highlights the success of schools in one of three categories:
Category 1: Exceptional student performance and academic growth
Category 2: Closing the achievement gap between student groups
Category 3: Excellence in serving special populations of students (e.g. homeless, migrant, English learners, etc.)
More information about the National ESEA Distinguished Schools program, including the full list of 2024 honorees, is available on the ESEA Network website: www.ESEAnetwork.org/ds. You can also Download the list of 2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools. (Note: States not listed did not participate in 2024.)
The 2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools will be honored during the 2025 National ESEA Conference, taking place from February 19-21, 2025. For more details, visit www.ESEAnetwork.org/conference
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