Archive for the ‘webdesign’ tag
Blue Ribbon
Blue Ribbon School Award Recognizes Some of the Best Schools
The Blue Ribbon School Awards were originated in 1982 by Terrel Bell, then the Secretary of Education. As it was originally conceived, it was to honor exemplary secondary schools in the United States. But it was later changed to honor primary schools as well, and they were alternating years recognizing secondary and then primary schools.
These schools are honored at a ceremony in Washington DC each year, and awarded with a plaque and a flag to signify their status. About 300 schools are honored nationwide each year. There have been several schools that have been recognized multiple times, some as many as 4 times over the years. This is impressive because a school can’t be considered if it has won the award in the past five years., and the school must have been in existence for five years.
Schools must qualify for consideration by meeting one of two assessment criteria. A school that has at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds that has demonstrated improved student performance based on their states assessment criteria is one. The other is for schools that fall into the top 10 percent of the state assessment testing.
To be recognized as a Blue Ribbon school, a school starts with a self-evaluation which is typically a procedure that gathers teachers, parents, students, and community members to look at the school’s strengths and weaknesses. This is often followed by developing strategic plans for the future. The school will submit a written application that documents its current standing and information on its work on achieving the National Education Goals.
A review panel screens the applications and chooses the best candidate schools for site visits. These site visits include assessments by experienced educators. The review panel then reviews these assessments and makes its recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Education, who announces the finals schools selected for the award.
In its first 25 years of existence, the Blue Ribbon Schools Program was awarded over 5,600 times to 5,200 different schools (some have been recognized more than once). In the US, there are over 133,000 schools serving grades K-12 that are eligible, including public, charter, private and parochial schools, so approximately 3.9% of schools have been awarded the Blue Ribbon School recognition. This is certainly an accomplishment that should make any school community proud.
About the Author
St John the Apostle Catholic School was awarded the Blue Ribbon award in 2008, recognizing it as of the the best Fort Worth Catholic schools. You can see more about the school at http://www.stjs.org/academics.htm
|
|
Tressa Curtis-Navajo/Paiute Basket-2010 Blue Ribbon $5,350.00 |
|
|
VICTORIAN ANTIQUE PABST BLUE RIBBON SILK BANNER FROM BOTTLE MILWAUKEE WI RARE $4,999.99 |
|
|
Ceremonial Blue Ribbon Winner-Diane Lonjose Great Belt $4,620.00 |
|
|
13-1/2″ Incredibly Beautiful Antique French Fashion Doll UFDC Blue Ribbon Winner $3,650.00 |
|
|
Sailor Navy Blue Ribbon Print Low Cut One Piece Halter Swimsuit Bather US4 US6 $3,350.00 |
|
|
Ceremonial Blue Ribbon Winner-Bowannie Best in Class $3,065.00 |
|
|
Colonial Mills Lincoln Oval Braided Stair Treads Set of: 13 Beige Multi $2,873.00 |
|
|
151/2 “, 93′ Blue Ribbon Show Saddle, GREAT CONDITION! Comes w/ Saddle Bag $2,800.00 |
|
|
VINTAGE BLUE RIBBON “INDIAN HEAD” PONTIAC MOTOR COMPANY GOODWILL USED CARS SIGN $2,495.00 |
|
|
10′x14′ Hand-woven Roses Blue Ribbon Wool French Aubusson Flat Weave Black Rug $2,300.00 |
|
|
Microsoft Excel 97 (Blue Ribbon 2nd Edition) – Paperback $2,234.67 |
|
|
BLUE RIBBON COMICS (MLJ) #21 CGC 8.5 highest, Lurid cover, sole on census! $1,899.00 |
|
|
AQUA MURANO Style 4 Light RIBBON GLASS, Chandelier, Pendant BLUE $1,899.00 |
|
|
Vintage 1922 Bacon Blue Ribbon Style A Tenor 4 String Banjo $1,895.00 |
|
|
9′x12′ French Aubusson Flat Weave Urn Flowers Roses Fruit Blue Ribbon Area Rug $1,820.00 |
|
|
9′x12′ Hand-woven Wool French Aubusson Flat Weave Roses Blue Ribbon Red Area Rug $1,820.00 |
|
|
9X12 ANTIQUE FRENCH DECOR Aubusson Area Rug RED AQUA Wool PINK ROSE BLUE RIBBON $1,599.00 |
|
|
Art Deco Swiss Platinum, Diamond & Blue Sapphire Ladies Ribbon Band Wrist Watch $1,575.00 |
|
|
NWT $2000 LANVIN Amalia Quilted Lambskin Cabas Chain Ribbon Shoulder Bag Blue $1,275.00 |
|
|
Vintage SWISS CERTINA Blue Ribbon VOLVO 1927-1977 Automatic 21J Men’s Watch $1,250.00 |
|
|
FANTASTIC HUGE 8 FEET X 4 FEET PABST BLUE RIBBON AD SIGN NORMAN ROCKWELLISH $1,249.00 |
|
|
Blue Ribbon Show Saddle 15″ $1,200.00 |
|
|
BLUE RIBBON COMICS # 1 (MLJ MAG. 1939) VG/F @ $1200 $1,200.00 |
|
|
Pabst Blue Ribbon 2011 Raleigh rush hour fixie free wheel bicycle road bike $1,000.00 |
|
|
Vintage SWISS CERTINA Blue Ribbon Automatic 27 Jewels Men’s Watch $1,000.00 |
|
|
Pabst Blue ribbon mixed media painting $1,000.00 |
|
|
Blue Woodpecker Active Ribbon Microphone – STUDIO BUNDLE! $999.99 |
|
|
1930 Blue Ribbon Malt Chicago Cubs Poster + Mailer $995.00 |
|
|
Jaipur Rugs Blue Scribble Down Ribbon Red Contemporary Rug 8′ x 11′ $970.00 |
|
|
08-09 Scion TC Ground Effects Kit Blue Ribbon Metallic $954.00 |
|
|
Colonial Mills Jefferson Blue Ribbon Braided Indoor/Outdoor Rug Oval 10′ x 13′ $949.00 |
|
|
Blue Woodpecker Ribbon Microphone – Lightly used demo with Full Warranty! $899.00 |
|
|
Blue Ribbon Comics #12 (1940) MLJ CGC 8.0 Unrestored $850.00 |
|
|
1930 Blue Ribbon Malt Premiums Rogers Hornsby SGC 50 4 $825.00 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Wide-Stripe Indoor / Outdoor Rug $810.99 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Border-in-Border Indoor / Outdoor Rug $810.99 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Multi-Border Indoor / Outdoor Rug $805.73 |
|
|
BLUE RIBBON 16 MM JUMPING SADDLE 0124 $800.00 |
|
|
14KG Fluorite Blue Yellow Sapphire Ribbon Ring Fabulous $799.00 |
|
|
1954 BLUE RIBBON TEA CFL #7 BUD GRANT WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS PSA 7 $796.00 |
|
|
Area Rug 8×10 Wool Modern Contemporary Ribbon Ivory Beige Blue Denim Carpet $791.99 |
|
|
CERTINA SC007.410.11.041.00 WISS DS BLUE RIBBON MEN’S STEEL WATCH C0074101104100 $711.24 |
|
|
1954 BLUE RIBBON MIKE CHOCOLATE CFL FOOTBALL ALBUM, EMPTY, 10″ X 8″, RARE, $700.00 |
|
|
Pabst Blue Ribbon Sign (RARE) $699.99 |
|
|
BLUE RIBBON COMICS #1 1939 FIRST MLJ COMIC BOOK EVER!!! $699.99 |
|
|
Colonial Mills Jefferson Blue Ribbon Braided Indoor/Outdoor Rug Oval 10′ x 13′ $679.00 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Wide-Stripe Indoor / Outdoor Rug $664.99 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Multi-Border Indoor / Outdoor Rug $664.99 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Border-in-Border Indoor / Outdoor Rug $664.99 |
|
|
BLUE RIBBON LEATHER ENGLISH 17 1/2” SADDLE W/STIRRUPS $650.00 |
|
|
1935-1940 RETRO BRIGHT ROUND BLUE ZIRCON PINK & GREEN GOLD SWIRL RIBBON PIN $634.00 |
|
|
CERTINA DS BLUE RIBBON GENTS BLACK CHRONO DIVER’S WATCH, 33 ATM C0074171105100 $632.26 |
|
|
1954 Blue Ribbon Tea #47 Bernie Faloney-Edmonton $625.00 |
|
|
1954 Blue Ribbon Tea #47 Bernie Faloney-Edmonton $625.00 |
|
|
Stendig Ribbon wood Bentwood Chairs 3 QTY Blue Vintage $600.00 |
|
|
Colonial Mills Jefferson Blue Ribbon Braided Indoor/Outdoor Rug Oval 10′ x 13′ $599.00 |
|
|
AUTH IHERMES Silk Scarf 90 cm / 35″ LILANGA Blue NEW & BOXED W/ RIBBON RARE $598.49 |
|
|
1954 Blue Ribbon Tea #51 John Bright-Calgary $595.00 |
|
|
Vintage 1960’s Solid Gold IBM Hundred Percent Club Blue Ribbon Service Award Pin $595.00 |
|
|
Authentic CHANEL Metallic Blue Ribbon / Bow Bi-fold Small Wallet $595.00 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Multi-Border Indoor / Outdoor Rug $552.74 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Wide-Stripe Indoor / Outdoor Rug $532.99 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Border-in-Border Indoor / Outdoor Rug $532.99 |
|
|
Blue Woodpecker – Active Ribbon Microphone $527.77 |
|
|
***SALE*** Rare Blue Glass Tri-Stage Double Ribbon Marble 13/16″ $520.00 |
|
|
English Horse Jumping Close Contact all p. saddle blue ribbon made in england!!! $500.00 |
|
|
Pabst Blue Ribbon Guitar Neon $500.00 |
|
|
WWI WWII US MILITARY Medal Eagle and Shield Black White Blue Red Ribbon $499.99 |
|
|
Z Scale Z Gauge Marklin Mini-Club 8600031 Pabst Blue Ribbon Refrigerated Car LNB $499.99 |
|
|
VERY RARE Antique Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer 1880`s Knickered Golf Bar Advrt Framed $499.99 |
|
|
Wonderful 25″ Parian w/ Molded Blue Ribbon, Earrings, Body with Corset $499.00 |
|
|
Pabst Blue ribbon beer corrugated sign Advert.disp $487.50 |
|
|
1954 Blue Ribbon Tea #51 John Bright-Calgary $475.00 |
|
|
1954 Blue Ribbon Tea #64 Alex Webster-Montreal $475.00 |
|
|
1930 Blue Ribbon Malt Premiums Ted Lyons SGC 50 4 $475.00 |
|
|
1954 Blue Ribbon Tea #64 Alex Webster-Montreal $475.00 |
|
|
NEW CERTINA DS BLUE RIBBON MEN’S BLACK DIVE DIVER’S WATCH, 330 M C0074101105100 $469.99 |
|
|
1954 Blue Ribbon Tea #47 Bernie Faloney-Edmonton $450.00 |
|
|
Vintage Corn Sheller, Large Size With Flywheel, Blue Ribbon 1910 Model, Kentucky $450.00 |
|
|
Nike Air Max 95 Powerwall BRS Blue Ribbon Sports Tier 0 Limited Edition Size 13 $450.00 |
|
|
Colonial Mills Jefferson Blue Ribbon Braided Indoor/Outdoor Rug Oval 10′ x 13′ $449.00 |
|
|
Ete 2005 LANVIN Navy Blue Silk Frayed Crinkle Cinch w/ Ribbon JACKET F40 $446.00 |
|
|
Jaipur Rugs Blue Scribble Down Ribbon Red Contemporary Rug 8′ x 11′ $440.00 |
|
|
1914 Indianapolis 500 Blue Ribbon event advertising cup! RARE $425.00 |
|
|
1930 Blue Ribbon Malt Premiums Hazen Kiki Cuyler SGC 40 $425.00 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Wide-Stripe Indoor / Outdoor Rug $400.99 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Multi-Border Indoor / Outdoor Rug $400.99 |
|
|
Rain or Shine Denim Floral / Blue Ribbon Border-in-Border Indoor / Outdoor Rug $400.99 |
|
|
Blue Ribbon Handmade Sterling Silver Show Headstall Western Pleasure Bridle $400.00 |
|
|
Vintage 1904 Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Picture Sign Worlds Fair Rare Old Photo $400.00 |
|
|
Pabst Blue Ribbon Wifelife Mirror Collection $400.00 |
|
|
SCION TC FRONT BUMPER COVER 05 10 BLUE RIBBON MET 8T5 PAINTED $400.00 |
|
|
P1 PABST BEER SIGN CLOCK STATUE LIGHTED BARTENDER GUY MAN BLUE RIBBON VINTAGE $399.99 |
|
|
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Blue & White Enamel Brooch Ribbon Pin – Looks Russian $396.90 |
|
|
Blue Ribbon BC Calf Colostrum Powder pk Newborn*lot 36* $396.00 |
|
|
Area Rug 5×8 Wool Modern Contemporary Ribbon Ivory Beige Blue Denim Carpet $395.99 |
|
|
BILL HAMILTON Adorable Light Blue Ribbon Dress 8 NEW $395.00 |
|
|
PHOEBE COUTURE Metallic Midnight Blue Ribbon Sequin Party Dress WOMENS 22W NEW $388.00 |
|
|
Authentic Versace Ribbon Trim Cotton Piqué Dress Blue Sz 42 6 $1600 $380.00 |
|
|
DP4 PABST BEER SIGN LIGHTED VINTAGE WALL LIGHT BLUE RIBBON VINTAGE BREWERY BAR $379.99 |
|
|
Autism Awareness Puzzle Car Magnet 8 X 4 Autism Awareness Puzzle Piece Car Magnet $2.85 Autism Awareness Puzzle car magnet 8″ x 4″ Autism Awareness Puzzle Piece car magnet… |
|
|
Pabst Blue Ribbon Bottle Cap Starr X Wall Mount Opener $8.30 PABST BLUE RIBBON Beer BOTTLE CAP Starr X wall mounted stationary bottle opener. Made with an actual PABST BLUE RIBBON bottle cap! The opener is new, the BOTTLE CAP IS USED AND WILL HAVE SLIGHT IMPERFECTIONS: BENDS NICKS ETC. I have culled these bottle caps and have choosen only the best to use for these openers. It is wise, however, to consider the proverb: He who seeks perfection in a used bottl… |
|
|
BLUE RIBBONS Sports Candy Mold Chocolate $1.75 … |
|
|
Human Again (Deluxe Edition) $10.25 Deluxe edition includes three bonus tracks. 2012 release, the fifth album from the singer/songwriter, the follow-up to 2009’s Everybody. Produced by David Kahne, the tracks on Human Again are darker, impassioned songs that throw a wrench in Michaelson’s reputation as the crafter of dainty love songs. The first single, ‘Ghosts’, finds Michaelson exploring a more mature sound. “The album is called H… |
|
|
Stardust $5.61 No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: NELSON,WILLIETitle: STARDUSTStreet Release Date: 10/19/1999… |
|
|
Marty Robbins – All-Time Greatest Hits $4.42 No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: ROBBINS,MARTYTitle: ALL-TIME GREATEST HITSStreet Release Date: 02/04/1992… |
|
|
The White Ribbon [Blu-ray] $9.95 Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 06/29/2010 Run time: 144 minutes Rating: R… |