INTEL SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION

The 'Intel® Schools of Distinction Awards' is a national education awards program sponsored by the Intel Corporation that recognizes K-12 schools in the United States that have demonstrated "excellence in implementing innovative, replicable programs supporting positive educational outcomes in the areas of math and science achievement" based on the standards laid out by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.

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2007 winners
2006 winners
References
External links

2007 winners


2007 winners received cash and supplies worth over $170,000.[1]
Six winners were selected as winners in 2007; one for math and one for science in each grade range (K-5, 6-8, and 9-12):
Grade Range Mathematics Science
Elementary School Balboa Elementary School
San Diego, California
Escalante Elementary School
Salt Lake City, Utah
Middle School Sewell Middle School
Bremen, Georgia
Conyers Middle School
Conyers, Georgia
High School Bergen County Academies
Hackensack, New Jersey
Greenhills School
Ann Arbor, Michigan

2006 winners


The program in 2006 was called the "2006 Intel and Scholastic Schools of Distinction Awards", in conjunction with publisher Scholastic Corporation. The 2006 program recognized 16 elementary and high schools nationwide. Winners were chosen in each of eight categories: academic achievement, literacy achievement, mathematics achievement, science achievement, technology excellence, leadership excellence, professional development, and collaboration and teamwork, with one elementary school and one secondary school selected in each category.[2]
School Location Category
Frankford Elementary SchoolFrankford, DelawareAcademic Achievement
Alton C. Crews Middle SchoolLawrenceville, GeorgiaProfessional Development
Ruskin Elementary SchoolWaycross, GeorgiaLeadership Excellence
Passages Charter SchoolChicago, IllinoisProfessional Development
Lincoln Elementary SchoolSpencer, IowaLiteracy Achievement
Chisholm Middle SchoolNewton, KansasCollaboration & Teamwork
Ogden Elementary SchoolOgden, KansasMathematics Achievement
Stephen Decatur High SchoolBerlin, MarylandMathematics Achievement
Roxbury Preparatory Charter SchoolRoxbury, MassachusettsAcademic Achievement
Don Pedro Albizu Campos/P.S. 161New York CityCollaboration & Teamwork
Greece Odyssey AcademyRochester, New YorkLeadership Excellence
Davidson I.B. Middle SchoolDavidson, North CarolinaScience Achievement
North Brunswick High SchoolLeland, North CarolinaLiteracy Achievement
Forest Lake Elementary SchoolColumbia, South CarolinaTechnology Excellence
Linkhorn Park Elementary SchoolVirginia Beach, VirginiaScience Achievement
Kellogg Middle SchoolShoreline, WashingtonTechnology Excellence

References


1. Fabiano, Giovanna. "Bergen Academies wins national math award", ''The Record (Bergen County)'', June 16, 2007. Accessed June 16, 2007.
2. 16 Schools Named Winners of the 2006 Intel and Scholastic Schools of Distinction Awards, Intel Corporation press release dated August 22, 2006. Accessed June 20, 2007.

External links



Intel® Schools of Distinction Awards

Partnership for 21st Century Skills

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