Each Rising Star school received a trophy and was honored at the Celebrating Student Success banquet on May 1st, 2009 for progress in closing the achievement gap.

Barnes' Story

“Kindergarten is really the place where you can make the greatest impact. Our ability to work with students and families sets a foundation for academic achievement and involvement.”
Susan Rodriguez, Principal

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Read Barnes' Award Application

Independence's Story

“We’re not going to settle. We’re working to achieve our best.”
Steve Tillery, Principal

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Read Independence's Award Application

Lincoln Park's Story

“Full-day kindergarten has made a huge difference. Anything you can do to get students ready to start school, to catch them if they’re struggling — the more you can to do make them successful.”
Linda Okazaki, Principal

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Read Lincoln Park's Award Application

Talent's Story

“We expect ourselves to find ways to meet the needs of every student. Our students are expected to master the content and skills at their respective grade level, regardless of their personal situation.”
Aaron Santi, Principal

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Read Talent's Award Application

Vern Patrick's Story

“The staff enjoys working together, having fun together, and solving problems together.”
Kristen Rooney-Gleeson, Principal

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Whitman's Story

“We’re moving toward even more collaborative planning, seeing what we’re doing that works and what doesn’t — and what we’re going to do about it.”
Lori Clark, Principal

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Read Whitman's Award Application





These schools are past celebrating student success winners who are continuing to show great gains in closing the achievement gap. Each Continuing Success School received a trophy and was honored at the Celebrating Student Success banquet on May 1st, and each received a $1,000 award in appreciation for continued dedication and success.

Boise-Eliot's Story

“We’ve really held fast to the fidelity of programs and very consistent assessments. We continue to check and recheck to make sure kids are served appropriately.”
Molly Chun, Principal

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Read Boise-Eliot's Award Application

Forest Grove's Story

“We’re getting away from grade inflation and reinforcing the idea that the high school diploma needs to be meaningful, and getting that out to colleges and employers.”
John O’Neill, Principal

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Read Forest Grove's Award Application

Gilbert Park's Story

“If I had to sum it up, I’d say data-driven educational decisions and communications has been the key.”
George Bryson, Principal

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Grant's Story

“The staff realized there was still a lot of work to do. So this year has been really validating.”
Jim Hicks, Principal

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Merrill's Story

“Before we used to moan and groan about data this and data that. No more drowning in data. We just drink it in now.”
Larita Ongman, Principal

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Read Merrill's Award Application

Metzger's Story

“We are relentless. Believing every child can and will learn brings us together as a community, guides our hard work, and makes it possible to come closer each year to closing the achievement gap.”
Karen Twain, Principal

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Read Metzger's Award Application





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