Washington County Public Schools is excited to announce that Greendale Elementary School has been named a 2024 National ESEA Distinguished School. This prestigious honor, awarded to only two schools per state each year, celebrates the outstanding efforts and the incredible progress of our students at Greendale Elementary.
The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) – formerly the National Title I Association – has been recognizing exemplary federally-funded schools through the National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program since 1996. The program celebrates the efforts of schools across the country making significant improvements in education. The National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program annually acknowledges the success of hundreds of schools in one of three categories, with Greendale Elementary being recognized under Category 1:
Category 1: Exceptional student performance and academic growth
Category 2: Closing the achievement gap between student groups
Category 3: Excellence in serving special populations of students (e.g. homeless, migrant, English learners, etc.)
NAESPA implemented the National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program to spotlight schools that have effectively utilized their ESEA federal funds to improve educational outcomes for students. More information about all National ESEA Distinguished Schools is available on the NAESPA website: https://www.eseanetwork.org/ds
The 2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools will be honored February 19-21, 2025, at the 2025 National ESEA Conference.
Congratulations to Greendale Elementary School on this outstanding achievement!