News from the Director of Elem Ed

Congratulations to the school-communities of Goochland Elementary and Randolph Elementary. Yesterday, the state board of education made its annual announcement recognizing schools for educational excellence, as it relates to state and federally accountability.

Both schools earned “2012 Board of Education Excellence Awards.” This recognition is given to schools that have met all state and federal accountability benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and have made significant progress toward goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunities set by the state board. (One hundred eighty eight schools across the Commonwealth earned this distinction this year.)