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Oak Grove Elementary School Receives National Award
May 23, 2001 (DECATUR, GA) Today, Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney was pleased to announce that a national panel of educators has selected Oak Grove Elementary School in DeKalb County to receive the prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools Award. Only 264 elementary schools throughout the country were selected to receive this award. Blue Ribbon status is awarded to schools that have strong leadership; a clear vision and sense of mission that is shared by all connected with the school; high quality teaching; challenging curriculum; policies and practices that ensure a safe environment conducive for learning; solid evidence of family improvement; evidence that the school helps all students achieve high standards; and a commitment to share these practices with other schools. "Our young people are expected to compete and win in a global economy. It is no longer acceptable to compare ourselves with other DeKalb schools, Georgia schools, or southern schools. Our young people must be prepared to face global challenges. Oak Grove Elementary has demonstrated that it is preparing our young people for the world," stated McKinney. |
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