Schools who earn the distinguished A+ School of Excellence™ Award go above and beyond the everyday practices that all schools are expected to implement. 

Schools that ultimately earn the A+ School of Excellence™ designation consistently share the following traits:

• Model quality and equity

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence

• Respond successfully to the changing environment of education

• Cultivate learning-centered, safe school environments

• Encourage innovative instruction by supporting teachers

• Actively address students' social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs

• Demonstrate superior ability to go above and beyond the norm in providing services tochildren, families, and the local community

To learn more visit https://www.azedfoundation.org/a-schools

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