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Which San Francisco Schools Received Blue Ribbon Rankings This Year?
Three San Francisco schools were among 33 across the state that were named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Three San Francisco schools were among 33 across the state Tuesday named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
The honor recognizes schools based on their overall academic performance or on their progress in closing achievement gaps among students of different backgrounds.
Here's a run-down on the San Francisco schools that made the cut:
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- John Yehall Chin Elementary School, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco
- Jose Ortega Elementary School, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco
- Ulloa Elementary School, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco
"The honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award have set a national example for what it means to Raise the Bar in education," U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a statement. "The leaders, educators, and staff at our National Blue Ribbon Schools continually inspire me with their dedication to fostering academic excellence and building positive school cultures that support students of all backgrounds to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally."
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