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CREC Schools Recognized by Magnet Schools of America
(Hartford, CT) Magnet Schools of America, a national association for magnet and theme-based schools, has named four CREC schools as 2016 Schools of Excellence and four CREC schools as 2016 Schools of Distinction.
Magnet Schools of America gives out annual merit awards to schools that commit to high academic standards. Schools are also recognized for their curriculum innovation, school diversity and integration, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community engagement.
This year, 371 schools applied for the merit awards, and 258 schools from 19 states were recognized. Winning schools will be recognized during a national conference in May.
The highest ranked magnet schools in the “Excellence” category are eligible to receive monetary awards. At the ceremony, they could also be named the top elementary, secondary, or new and emerging magnet school in the United States.
One school of excellence will also win $5,000 for the Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Distinguished Merit Award—Magnet Schools of America’s most prestigious award.
CREC’s Academy of Aerospace and Engineering, CREC’s Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School, CREC Two Rivers Magnet High School, and the CREC Discovery Academy were named Schools of Excellence.
The following schools were named Schools of Distinction: CREC Montessori Magnet School; CREC Reggio Magnet School of the Arts; CREC Museum Academy, and CREC Two Rivers Magnet Middle School.
“CREC takes great pride in all 18 of its magnet schools,” said CREC Executive Director Greg Florio. “We always strive to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education, and we are pleased to see many of our schools recognized for their accomplishments.”
