Congratulations to Sallie B. Howard School (SBHS) in Wilson! SBHS was recognized at the State Board of Education’s meeting this month for excellence as a National ESEA Distinguished School. Specifically, SBHS is the top school in the state–from an analysis based entirely on data–in making gains with students with disabilities. As you may know, the ESEA Distinguished Schools Program spotlights exemplary schools in three categories: Category 1 (exceptional student performance and growth); Category 2 (success in closing achievement gaps); and Category 3 (excellence in working with special student populations).
Here’s a screenshot from the Dept. of Public Instruction’s (DPI) presentation explaining the categories:
Source: “NC Distinguished Schools,” Office of Federal Programs, Presentation to the State Board of Education, February 6, 2025.
Congratulations also are in order for Triangle Math and Science Academy, which was a top-10 finalist in Category 2! In addition, we congratulate Summerfield Charter Academy, a top-10 finalist in Category 3! Along with SBHS, these schools are all Coalition member schools.
Also notable: Five of the 10 finalists in Category 3 were charter schools. Here’s another screenshot from DPI’s presentation:
Source: “NC Distinguished Schools” presentation.
Congratulations to all of these charter schools for their excellent work with students!
Above left photo: Dr. Joanne Woodard, founder, SBHS, and Sandeep Aggarwal, Asst. Director, SBHS. Photo credit: SBHS.
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