Since 1982, the U.S. Department of Education has identified and celebrated excellence in education. The more than 8,500 recognized public and non-public National Blue Ribbon Schools represent U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Native tribes, territories, and military bases. Together they feature effective teaching and learning at all grade levels, in all geographic settings, and with all students.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2018 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARDEES
VIEW THE AWARDEES ACCEPTING THEIR PLAQUES IN WASHINGTON, DC
WATCH the 2018 CEREMONY EVENTS COVERED LIVE FROM the OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL, WASHINGTON, DC
- Wednesday, November 7 from 2:00 – 4:30 (EST)
Opening Ceremony, Speakers, Presentation of Terrel H. Bell Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAt9C0D8TxU - Thursday, November 8 from 11:30 – 3:30 (EST)
Awards Luncheon, Congratulatory Remarks, Presentation of Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q4_xuKKVGU
FOR MORE DETAILS SEE CURRENT CEREMONY
School and Leadership Awardees
Filter the awardee database by year, state, school type, or grade level to find recognized schools, applications, and contact info.
Learn about the Terrel H. Bell school leadership awardees.
Learn from NBRS Schools
Successful School Practices Include:
- Turnaround strategies (video) Game Changer
- College readiness strategies (audio) College Readiness Through Mastery Learning and Teaching
- Student Leadership (descriptions)
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