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Summer Reader’s field trip to Chaucer’s Bookstore
Source: Santa Barbara Unified School District
Adams Elementary School, a part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, received the high honor of being recognized as a 2018 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School. This recognition was formerly called Title I Academic Achievement Award School. Adams Elementary becomes one of only two California schools, and a part of 100 schools nationwide, to receive this recognition.
What makes National ESEA Distinguished Schools’ recognition important is the documented student achievement gains that have resulted from a school’s collaborative and targeted efforts and innovations.
“This is truly the most amazing accomplishment I have ever been able to share with a school team,” said Kelly Fresch, Principal of Adams Elementary School. “I am proud of our teachers for creating a culture of strong academics and well-rounded programs that create results to close achievement gaps among students.”
Adams Elementary focuses on meeting the needs diverse learners through rigorous, engaging, and differentiated instruction. Using the Balanced literacy approach, every child is met at their individual level and encouraged to explore literacy and the progressions of writing through choice and targeted, constructive, feedback. A strong and connected focus on mathematics and science, as well as art, music, and physical education, ensures all students are afforded the opportunity to expand their interests to support the development of the whole child. Working closely with support staff and the parent community, our commitment to closing the achievement gap is a team effort.
The ESEA Distinguished Schools Program publicly recognizes qualifying federally funded schools for the outstanding academic achievements of their students. It highlights schools across the country achieving exceptional student performance, as well as those closing the achievement gap between student groups. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides funding to school districts across the country to aid in the education of economically disadvantaged students. The association is a membership organization made up of State ESEA Program Administrators and staff from each of the states and territories, who are charged with managing their states’ compliance with federal regulations. They ensure that all children—especially those living in economically disadvantaged conditions—have the opportunity to receive a high quality education. More information about the National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program is available on their website at: www.eseanetwork.org/ds
