[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 107 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF CLAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR BEING DESIGNATED A ``SCHOOL 
                               TO WATCH''

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Clague Middle 
School for being designated a ``School to Watch'' by the National Forum 
to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. This honor underscores the school's 
commitment academic excellence and the dedication of its students, 
educators and staff.
  Originally founded in 1972, Clague Middle School serves over 700 
students in the Ann Arbor area as part of the Ann Arbor Schools system. 
The school provides a culturally unique and diverse learning 
environment, with its students speaking over 25 different languages and 
coming from a variety of different backgrounds. In addition, the school 
hosts many enrichment and academic opportunities for its students, 
including a student-run newspaper, a nationally-ranked Academic Games 
team, as well as involvement in community events like an annual Week of 
Service to maintain the campus and surrounding area. Due to these 
efforts, Clague Middle School has been able to effectively meet the 
needs of each individual student in the school while serving the Ann 
Arbor community at large.
  As a result of the school's superior record of achievement, Clague 
Middle School was named a ``School to Watch'' by the National Forum to 
Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, one of only 12 schools in Michigan to 
earn this designation. In order to earn this honor, schools must meet 
the criteria of academic excellence, individualized attention to 
students, social equity, and organizational resilience to maintain 
these high standards. This national recognition highlights the unique 
learning environment that exists at Clague as a result of the hard work 
of its educators and staff. The school's students are provided the 
resources and support they need to excel, and it is my hope that Clague 
Middle School is able to continue to build on its success in the coming 
years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the students 
and staff of Clague Middle School for earning the designation of 
``School to Watch'' by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades 
Reform. Clague provides high-quality education and enrichment 
opportunities.

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