This afternoon, Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova joined District 49 Superintendent Peter Hilts and Principal Cassi MacArthur to celebrate Remington Elementary School receiving an Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools of Excellence Award.
ESEA Awards are given annually to Title I schools – those with 35 percent or more economically disadvantaged students – showing improvement in one or more of three categories:
- Exceptional student performance and academic growth for two or more consecutive years
- Closing the achievement gap between student groups for two or more consecutive years
- Excellence in serving special populations of students (e.g., homeless, migrant, English learners, etc.)
Remington received an ESEA Award for its work serving students from special populations with a focus on students who are military-connected, multilingual learners and experiencing poverty.
“I’m proud to present this award to Remington Elementary in recognition of the dedication and hard work of its students, staff, and families,” said Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova. “This achievement is a testament to their commitment to helping every student succeed and shows what’s possible when we work together to prioritize excellence in education.”
Hilts said: “Remington maintains a well-earned reputation as a top-performing school in our district, region and beyond, having achieved distinction status on their student performance framework and now ESEA recognition.”
Hilts recognized the efforts of Principal MacArthur, saying that “her steady leadership fosters an environment of joy, purpose, and ongoing improvement that is yielding consistent results, year after year.”
MacArthur said: “We are humbled to be recognized for excellence in something we’re so passionate about – serving special populations. Our enduring commitment to our diverse population of learners drives our mission to meet each student precisely where they are – academically, emotionally, behaviorally – and to plan for their personalized growth.”
Since 1996, the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators has honored schools nationwide for their innovation in helping Title I students achieve high educational standards. Winners are selected by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators. Visit the National ESEA Distinguished Schools webpage (www.cde.state.co.us/fedprograms/ti/a_distinguishedschools) for more information about the program.
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