Three public schools in San Diego County were tapped for national honors today. Otay Elementary in Chula Vista, the School of Digital Media and Design (one of the schools-within-a-school at Kearny High)and Preuss School UCSD, a charter school on a university campus that targets disadvantaged students, were chosen as National Blue Ribbon Schools.
The national awards honor schools that are either high performing — in the top 10 percent in the state on both reading and math tests — or greatly improved, especially when it comes to the academic performance of disadvantaged children. Private schools are also eligible.
State officials nominate schools for the honor and the U.S. Department of Education announces the winners. Across California, 25 schools got the award, including four private schools.
For more information about the Blue Ribbon School awards, here’s the Department of Education’s rundown.
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