[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 173 (Thursday, October 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING COLLEGE WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2017

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate an 
outstanding school in my district that is being honored as a 2017 
National Blue Ribbon School. It is a pleasure to congratulate College 
Wood Elementary School in Carmel, Indiana in celebration of this 
special occasion.
  The National Blue Ribbon designation, given by the United States 
Department of Education, is awarded to both public and private schools 
across our great nation. Started by President Reagan and given annually 
since 1982, the award celebrates great American schools that achieve 
very high learning standards or are making significant improvements in 
the academic achievements of their students. In my district and across 
the country, the award recognizes the great educators, students, and 
parents who have worked so hard to ensure our children reach their full 
potential and achieve academic success.
  For all of these reasons and many more, I am so proud that College 
Wood Elementary School is receiving this prestigious designation. It is 
a wonderful acknowledgement of the school's commitment to providing 
young Hoosiers an exceptional education. While hundreds of schools 
nationwide were nominated, only 342 schools were designated as 2017 
National Blue Ribbon Schools. Of the 342 schools, College Wood 
Elementary School was one of seven Indiana schools to receive 
recognition, making this recognition all the more impressive.
  All College Wood Elementary students are supported by a host of staff 
members in addition to the classroom teacher. Because of this, students 
are able to received personalized instruction in several subjects. 
College Wood Elementary strives to challenge each and every student to 
reach their fullest potential. With the help of this dedicated staff, 
academic teams representing College Wood have consistently scored in 
the top twenty-five percent of participating schools. Their hard work 
is deservedly rewarded with this Blue Ribbon Award.
  As an advocate for education and youth, I also want to acknowledge 
how important it is to our nation's future to encourage and raise a new 
generation of Americans who have the skills and knowledge to succeed 
both in and out of the classroom. Students like those at College Wood 
Elementary School give me hope that we will accomplish this vital 
mission. Their outstanding work is an inspiration to students, 
educators, and parents across the nation. Once again, congratulations 
to College Wood Elementary School. I am very proud of you.

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