Sixty Schools Named Finalists For Intel And Scholastic Schools Of Distinction Awards

Sixty Schools Named Finalists For Intel And Scholastic Schools Of Distinction Awards

Today 60 schools will be named finalists for the Intel and Scholastic Schools of Distinction Awards. The schools will compete for $230,000 in grants from the Intel Foundation and additional prizes from sponsoring companies to be presented at an awards ceremony this October.

The Schools of Distinction Award program honors schools for implementing innovative and replicable programs that support positive educational outcomes. Now in its second year, the award program is sponsored by Intel — the world’s largest chip maker and long-time champion of educational improvement — and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company.

“The program celebrates the successes of some of the nation’s best schools,” said Brenda Musilli, Intel director of education. “It allows us to highlight the effective use of technology, the benefits of strong math and science programs, and the development of excellent classroom teachers.”

Francie Alexander, chief academic officer at Scholastic, added, “These awards give us the opportunity to honor what is right with American schools, demonstrate the high level of success achievable, and help other schools replicate that success.”

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