ATLANTA - The Clarke County School District has been named this year's Title One Distinguished District for large school systems in the state but schools in a number of other northeast Georgia districts were recognized.
Among other districts: 33 schools in Gwinnett were singled out; seven in Hall County; six in Habersham; two each in White and Lumpkin; and one in Buford.
There were 868, in all, statewide.
State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge said "These schools have shown that high expectations, hard work and collaboration do improve student achievement," Superintendent Barge said. "I'm so pleased to recognize the educators, students and parents in these schools and school districts."
Title I schools have a significant population of students who are economically disadvantaged. These schools receive federal money to assist with the education of their students. There are two National Title I Distinguished Schools among the total 868 Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools. Title I Distinguished Schools have made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) at least three years in a row.
"These 868 schools could make excuses, but they don't," Superintendent Barge said. "The teachers and students are focused and the consistent results prove it."
Title I Distinguished Schools that have made AYP for three consecutive years are awarded a certificate, while those who have made AYP four or more years receive a monetary award, paid for out of federal funds.
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