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FUSD is home to six of the 356 elementary schools named as 2023 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education (CDE).<\/p>\n
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The FUSD schools recognized as 2023 California Distinguished Schools are:<\/p>\n
The Circle of Independent Learning, a charter school authorized by FUSD, was also named a 2023 California Distinguished School.<\/p>\n
“I congratulate the staff and students at each of our Distinguished Schools,” said FUSD Superintendent CJ Cammack. “Across FUSD, our schools are providing world-class educational experiences and responsive support for each student. I am proud that the excellence of our educators, students and families is being acknowledged at the state level.”<\/p>\n
Elementary schools and secondary schools are recognized in alternate years; FUSD’s John F. Kennedy High School was named a 2021 California Distinguished School<\/a> in the most recent selection by the CDE.<\/p>\n The California Distinguished Schools Program recognizes outstanding education programs and practices. The CDE identifies eligible schools based on their performance and progress on the 2022 California School Dashboard<\/a>; schools were selected for closing the achievement gap or exceptional student performance based on assessment results, rates of chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, and socioeconomic data.<\/p>\n “California Distinguished Schools represent examples of not just excellent teaching, learning, and collaboration, but also highly successful, data-driven school efforts ranging from professional development for educators to mental health and social-emotional wellness strategies to address the needs of students and families,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond in a January 6 press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 2023 California Distinguished Schools will be honored in an awards ceremony on February 16, 2023.<\/p>\n More information on this program is available on the CDE’s California Distinguished Schools Program web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n