Mon Sep 23 22:35:57 UTC 2024: ## 21 New York Schools Earn Prestigious “Blue Ribbon” Award for Academic Excellence
**New York, NY -** Twenty-one schools across New York State, including sixteen in New York City, have been recognized by the US Department of Education as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious award honors schools for their outstanding academic achievements and their efforts in closing the achievement gap between student groups.
The honorees, ranging from elementary to high schools, were selected from a pool of 356 schools nationwide. They represent the “best of the best” in educational excellence, according to US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
“This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of students, teachers, and administrators at these schools,” said Cardona. “They are setting the standard for effective teaching and collaboration, and we can all learn from their success.”
New York’s Blue Ribbon Schools are located throughout the state, from Manhattan to Long Island to Buffalo. They stand as models for other schools and communities, inspiring continued progress in educational attainment for all students.
“We are celebrating these schools and their accomplishments, but we must also look to them for inspiration as we work to build a brighter future for every child through quality education,” added Cardona.
**[The article would then list the names of the awarded schools, their locations, and the specific category they were recognized in.]**
First Piper 