Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today applauded Whittier Elementary School in Clinton for being named a 2015 Blue Ribbon School. Whittier Elementary was selected based on student performance and progress. Arne Duncan, the U.S. Secretary of Education, made the announcement this morning and representatives from the school will be invited to attend a ceremony in Washington, D.C. honoring their achievement in November.
"There is nothing more important than providing a world class, 21st Century education to each and every child in Iowa," said Loebsack. "I would like to congratulate the students at Whittier Elementary School for their hard work, and the faculty, staff and parents for their commitment to ensuring these children receive the high-quality education necessary to compete in a global community."
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honored 335 public and private elementary, middle and high schools this year. The Program honors schools whose students achieve at very high levels or have made significant progress and helped close gaps in achievement, especially among disadvantaged and minority students.
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