[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 198 (Friday, December 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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                      HON. TERESA LEGER FERNANDEZ

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 1, 2023

  Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Los Alamos 
Public Schools in New Mexico, which is the 2023 College Board Advanced 
Placement Small District of the Year.
  Every year, the College Board honors three districts with an Advanced 
Placement District of the Year award. Each represents a small, medium, 
or large district and has achieved the most significant increases in AP 
Exam scores. They have also expanded access to Advanced Placement 
courses for a greater diversity of students. The College Board awarded 
Los Alamos Public Schools this distinction from over 12,000 school 
districts across the U.S. and Canada as the national leader among 
small-sized school districts.
  Advanced Placement courses provide avenues to higher education 
opportunities and unlock many doors for students. Los Alamos Public 
Schools had 40 percent or more of its graduating cohort take at least 
one Advanced Placement exam. Their scores demonstrate high-level 
achievement. This proves that our students have the potential to excel 
when offered challenging educational opportunities. The award is a 
great testament to the hard work and commitment of the administrators, 
educators, families, and students of Los Alamos.
  Los Alamos Public Schools is a wonderful example of the excellence 
and achievement that exemplify the great state of New Mexico. I commend 
the educational community whose dedication and work ethic paved the way 
for this well-deserved award.

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