91 Lab Schools Named “District of Distinction”
The District was recently named a “District of Distinction” by magazine. Only 34 school systems from 19 states were honored in the July issue.
The 91 Lab School District is being recognized for its program, in which educatorspush the limits of student development by fostering innovation, promoting early exposure to the hard sciences, and opening doors to research and hands-on discovery.The initiativeimpacts the local community by encouraging and supporting a diversified group of students to embrace STEM-related fields of study.
"To be one of 34 school districts across the nation being honored as a District of Distinction is incredibly humbling," said Sherry Bees, principal/director of A.D. Henderson and 91 High School. "Our team puts forth a great effort to launch programs and partner with outside organizations that truly give our students real-world knowledge.”
Districts of Distinction was established byDistrict Administrationmagazine to honor school districts that are leading the way with new ideas that solve challenges. Honorees are selected based on quantifiable results and the replicability of their initiatives.
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