The National Center for Urban School Transformation

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The National Center for Urban School
Transformation

• Excellence in Education Awards
• 2006

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Purpose of the Award Program

• Recognize the hard work, dedication, and talent
  of urban school educators and students
• Educate the public about the accomplishments and
  potential of urban schools
• Provide a concrete benchmark of excellence that
  motivates reform efforts and
• Deepen the knowledge base of best practices for
  promoting urban school transformation.

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Invited to Apply

• Nominees from Chief State School Officers
• Nominees from major urban superintendents
• Urban National Blue Ribbon School Winners
• Urban National Title I Distinguished Schools

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All Finalists Met These Criteria

• At least 50 of students met low-income criteria
• No selective admissions criteria
• Exceeded AYP criteria in 2003-04 and 2004-05
• In 2004-05, met AYP criteria for school years
  2005-06 2006-07
• At least 92 percent average daily attendance in
  both 2003-04 and 2004-05
• A high cohort graduation rate for every major
  demographic group of students
• A low suspension/expulsion rate
• Other strong evidence of academic excellence

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NCUST Fellows

• Gina Gianzero
• Penny Gray, Ph.D.
• Trish Hatch, Ph.D.
• Joseph Johnson, Ph.D.
• Lynne Perez, Ph.D.
• Cynthia Uline, Ph.D.
• Tracey Scholtemeyer, Coordinator

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NCUSTExcellence in Education Award Finalist

• Revere High School
• Revere Public Schools
• Revere, Massachusetts
• Principal Dr. David DeRuosi
• Superintendent Dr. Paul Dakin

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Revere High School

• Enrollment 1380
• Grades 9-12
• Free/Reduced 43
• English Learners 7
• Asian 10
• Black 3
• Latino 22
• White 65

• Vanguard School
• Strong performance in reading mathematics on
  state assessment
• Excellent foreign language program
• 17 of students enrolled in AP
• 42 of AP enrollees scored 3 or higher

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NCUSTExcellence in Education Award Finalist

• South Avenue Elementary School
• Beacon City Schools
• Beacon, NY
• Principal Ophelia G. Richards
• Superintendent Vito DiCesare

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South Avenue Elementary School

• Enrollment 432
• Grades K-5
• Free/Reduced 61
• English Learners 4
• Asian 7
• Black 32
• Latino 31
• White 30

• 92 of students are proficient in mathematics
• 83 of students are proficient in reading
• Excellent writing achievement at all grade levels
• Strong art music program

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NCUSTExcellence in Education Award Finalist

• Taft Middle School
• Oklahoma City Public Schools
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Principal Lisa Johnson
• Superintendent Bob Moore

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Taft Middle School

• Enrollment 983
• Grades 6-8
• Free/Reduced 94
• English Learners 42
• American Indian 7
• Asian 6
• Black 19
• Latino 42
• White 26

• Excellent performance on state writing assessment
  state writing competitions
• Students participate in rigorous pre-advanced
  placement program in science, language arts, and
  social studies
• 25 of 8th grade students complete Algebra I for
  high school credit
• Strong, stable team of professional educators

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NCUSTExcellence in Education Award Finalist

• Walbridge Elementary
• Toledo Public Schools
• Toledo, OH
• Principal Ralph Schade
• Superintendent Dr. Gene Sanders

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Walbridge Elementary School

• Enrollment 479
• Grades K-6
• Free/Reduced 85
• Black 32
• Latino 15
• Multi-Racial 7
• White 46

• From 28 of 6th graders proficient in math in
  1999 to 80 proficient in math in 2005.
• Strong program to excite students about reading
• Excellent systems of collaboration to support
  instructional improvement

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2006 Excellence in Education Award Winners

• National Center for Urban School Transformation

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NCUSTExcellence in Education Award Winner

• Community Day Public Charter School
• Lawrence, MA
• Head of School Patricia B. Teichman

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Community Day Charter Public School

• Enrollment 306
• Grades K-8
• Free/Reduced 68
• English Learners 32
• Asian 1
• Black 4
• Latino 83
• White 12

• Compass School Award
• Ed Trust - High Flying School
• 100 of 8th grade low-income students, English
  learners, and Black student are proficient in
  math
• Among the 5 highest performing schools in
  Massachusetts

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Community Day Charter School, Lawrence, MA
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NCUSTExcellence in Education Award Winner

• Ginter Park Elementary School
• Richmond Public Schools
• Richmond, VA
• Principal Cathy S. Randolph
• Superintendent Dr. Deborah Jewell-Sherman

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Ginter Park Elementary School

• Enrollment 532
• Grades PK-5
• Free/Reduced 84
• Black 98
• Latino 1
• White 1

• National Title I Distinguished School
• Virginia Board of Education Distinguished Title I
  School
• Reading Excellence Award Recipient
• One of the states highest performing schools in
  English, mathematics, science, history writing
• Outstanding systems of professional development

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Ginter Park Elementary, Richmond, VA
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NCUSTExcellence in Education Award Winner

• Linwood Elementary School
• Oklahoma City Public Schools
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Principal Kathy Draper
• Superintendent Bob Moore

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Linwood Elementary School

• Enrollment 345
• Grades PK-5
• Free/Reduced 97
• English Learners 53
• American Indian 4
• Asian 3
• Black 15
• Latino 56
• White 23

• State Title I Award
• Among schools with similar demographics, in top 5
  in every subject and grade level tested
• Strong programs in art and music
• Commitment to helping English learners reach
  proficiency

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Linwood Elementary, Oklahoma City, OK
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NCUSTExcellence in Education Award Winner

• Muller Elementary School
• Hillsborough County Public Schools
• Tampa, FL
• Principal Bonnye L. Taylor
• Superintendent MaryEllen Elia

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Muller Elementary School

• Enrollment 346
• Grades K-5
• Free/Reduced 73
• English Learners 14
• Asian 1
• Black 29
• Latino 30
• White 33

• 2006 National Magnet Schools of Excellence Award
• Community Appreciation Award
• High proficiency rates in math reading for all
  demographic groups
• Excellent programs in art, dance, music, and
  environmental science

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Muller Elementary, Tampa, FL
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NCUSTExcellence in Education Award Winner

• Whittier Primary School
• Peoria Public Schools
• Peoria, IL
• Principal Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat
• Superintendent Ken Hinton

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Whittier Primary School

• Enrollment 349
• Grades PK-4
• Free/Reduced 67
• Asian 2
• Black 48
• Latino 5
• White 45

• National Blue Ribbon School
• Illinois Spotlight School
• John W. Gwynn Education Award from the NAACP
• Rated a consistently high-performing school in
  science, math, and reading by Just for the Kids

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Whittier Primary School, Peoria, IL
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Special Thanks

• QUALCOMM, Inc.
• The National Center for Comprehensive School
  Reform and Improvement
• San Diego State University College of Education
• San Diego State University Research Foundation
• All the schools that participated in the
  Excellence in Education Award Program