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San Bernardino County honors local schools with California Distinguished School and Schools to Watch recognitions
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San Bernardino County Superintendent Ted Alejandre and county education leaders recognized multiple local schools as 2025 California Distinguished Schools and Schools to Watch, citing progress on state indicators and schoolwide programs such as PBIS, PLCs and student-led initiatives.
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre opened the San Bernardino County Office of Education’s 2025 school recognition ceremony, where county education leaders announced California Distinguished School and Schools to Watch honors for a number of local elementary and middle schools.
Tracy Chambers, assistant superintendent of education support services, said the California Distinguished School awards “honor elementary schools for their outstanding performance and progress on state indicators, including closing the achievement gap and exceptional student performance based on the 2024 dashboard.” The ceremony also recognized middle-grade “Schools to Watch,” described by presenters as schools that are academically engaging, developmentally responsive, socially equitable and show collaborative leadership.
At the ceremony, Marcos Rees served as master of ceremonies and…
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