Roe Congratulates West Side Elementary for 2020 National Blue Ribbon School Award

Statement

Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education awarded West Side Elementary School in Elizabethton as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School:

"This award recognizes the outstanding work that the teachers, faculty, and staff of West Side Elementary School in Elizabethton do every day. We know that early childhood education significantly impacts students' future learning and career path, and a high-quality education is critical for our children's future. West Side Elementary is one of seven schools in Tennessee to be recognized as an Exemplary High Performing School in 2020, and I'm proud of their commitment to giving our students the excellent education they deserve."

Note: The U.S. Department of Education recognized 367 schools nationwide as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools. According to the Dept. of Education, "The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups."

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