Friday, September 12, 2008
Floyd County School Gets Prestigious Award
Nationwide, nearly 300 schools are honored with No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Schools Awards. The recognition is given by the U. S. Department of Education.
The award recognizes public and private schools which help students achieve at very high levels and make significant progress in closing achievement gaps. Since 2003, 21 Kentucky public schools have been named.
This year, four Kentucky schools have been designated as "Blue Ribbon" schools, including May Valley Elementary in Floyd County.
The award recognizes public and private schools which help students achieve at very high levels and make significant progress in closing achievement gaps. Since 2003, 21 Kentucky public schools have been named.
This year, four Kentucky schools have been designated as "Blue Ribbon" schools, including May Valley Elementary in Floyd County.