[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 193 (Wednesday, November 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING LAKE FOREST CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

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                          HON. TROY A. CARTER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 3, 2021

  Mr. CARTER of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize New 
Orleans' own Lake Forest Charter School and its designation as a 
National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of 
Education.
  This is the second time in the last decade that Lake Forest has 
received this honor, only one of eight in the entire state of Louisiana 
and one of 325 schools across the nation.
  This recognition is particularly important because Lake Forest 
Charter School is fairly unique among the list of Blue Ribbon schools.
  The student population is 99 percent students of color, and 71 
percent of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
  Lake Forest Charter School is a living example of how schools can 
create a space that allows their students to thrive and succeed at the 
highest levels.
  This week, Blue Ribbon Schools are being celebrated at an awards 
ceremony in Washington, D.C. hosted by the Department of Education.
  It is my sincere honor to add my voice to the chorus of 
congratulations for Lake Forest's students, teachers, and staff.
  Additionally, I want to add a special acknowledgment for Mardele 
Simmons Early, who is a recipient of the 2021 Terrel H. Bell Award for 
Outstanding School Leadership.
  Congratulations.

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