[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S7747]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    MAINE'S ``BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS''

Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, Today I commend the James F. 
Doughty School of Bangor, ME, on being named a 2010 National Blue 
Ribbon School. This recognition of high accomplishment was bestowed by 
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
  The Blue Ribbon Schools award, created in 1982, is considered the 
highest honor an American school can obtain. Schools singled out for 
this national honor reflect the goals of our Nation's education reforms 
for high standards and accountability. Specifically, the Blue Ribbon 
Schools Program is designed to honor public and private schools that 
are either academically superior in their States or that demonstrate 
dramatic gains in student achievement. This award recognizes that the 
James F. Doughty School has worked with its students to improve their 
academic standing and educational excellence.
  I applaud the administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students 
of the James F. Doughty School. Together, they are succeeding in their 
mission to generate confidence and momentum for learning. They are 
making a difference in the lives of their students, helping them reach 
their full potential as independent, responsible learners and citizens.
  I also wish to commend Kennebunkport Consolidated School in Maine on 
being named a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School. This recognition of 
high accomplishment was bestowed by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne 
Duncan.
  The Blue Ribbon Schools award, created in 1982, is considered the 
highest honor an American school can obtain. Schools singled out for 
this national honor reflect the goals of our Nation's education reforms 
for high standards and accountability. Specifically, the Blue Ribbon 
Schools Program is designed to honor public and private schools that 
are either academically superior in their States or that demonstrate 
dramatic gains in student achievement.
  I applaud the administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students 
of the Kennebunkport Consolidated School. Together, they have built a 
quality, caring, and supportive educational community. The school is 
making a difference in the lives of their students, helping them reach 
their full potential as independent, responsible learners and 
citizens.

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