State Honors Exceptional Schools

Nashville, TN – Twenty-seven Title I schools in Tennessee performed in the top 10 percent in the state in reading/language arts and math the 2006-07 school year. These schools are the 2008 recipients of Title I Academic Achievement Awards for their exceptional academic performance and for meeting the adequate yearly progress goals of No Child Left Behind for two consecutive years.

“It is wonderful to honor the hard work evident in this accomplishment,” Acting Education Commissioner Tim Webb said. “Recognizing our schools’ successes is as vital to accountability as implementing reform when needed. Local educators and students should take pride in the example they have set for the rest of the state.”

Title I is a designation given to schools where a large number or percentage of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This award program is based on performance on the annual Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP).

“This tremendous achievement shows that schools with high percentages of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds can still meet high standards,” said Julie McCargar, Executive Director of Federal Programs. “Congratulations to the district staff, school staff, and students at these schools.”

The 2008 Title I Academic Achievement Award recipients are:

For more information, contact Rachel Woods at (615) 253-1960 or Rachel.Woods@state.tn.us.