Braley Congratulates Blue Ribbon Schools

Sep 16, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement congratulating Greene Elementary in Butler County, St. Columbkille in Dubuque and St. Paul in Davenport for being named Blue Ribbon Schools.

“I am honored to congratulate the faculty, students, staff and parents at Greene Elementary, St. Columbkille and St. Paul for this incredible achievement,” Braley said. “These schools demonstrate the best of education in Iowa. They have set themselves apart by creating well-rounded students who excel in the classroom and are dedicated to having a positive impact on their communities.”

The Department of Education, Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that are either high performing or have dramatically improved student achievement levels.