2018 National Teacher of the Year to Deliver Ceremony Keynote Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning will deliver the NBRS keynote address at 3:30 on Wednesday, November 7th. Ms. Manning will speak on Building Community: Compassion, Connection, and Commitment. Ms. Manning teaches English to newly arrived refugee and immigrant students in the Newcomer Center… Continue Reading 2018 Pre Ceremony
National Catholic Educational Association Strategies for Leveraging Your National Blue Ribbon School Award With much enthusiasm, the presenters will share their first-hand experiences of celebrating and amplifying the National Blue Ribbon Award. Please join us to learn enjoyable “blue” activities and practical strategies for leveraging this prestigious national award. Attendees will have an opportunity to… Continue Reading 2016 Session on Leveraging Your Award
From blue tee-shirts to blue ice cream, from parades to official ceremonies, National Blue Ribbon Schools celebrate their recognition in a host of creative ways. Here are some videos produced by or about 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Students, staff, and parents of Eastover Elementary School (Bloomfield Hills, MI) composed a song to celebrate their… Continue Reading 2015 Celebration Stories
Elgin Public Schools Elgin, Oklahoma A “Handprint Alley” showcases handprints and signatures from members of each graduating class from Elgin Middle School, alongside faculty caricatures and framed tee shirts with student-inspired slogans. These touches reinforce Elgin’s 3 R’s—the relationships, rewards, and recognition that engage students and propel their academic success. Elgin uses a tangible reward… Continue Reading Elgin Middle School 2010 NBR School