MDE to continue Blue Ribbon school recognition under new state program

Jun 9, 2026

After the U.S. Department of Education ended the National Blue Ribbon program, Michigan described a new state recognition to honor high‑performing and gap‑closing schools: up to 20 awards annually with categories for exemplary high performing and bridging the gap schools.

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Michigan Department of Education staff presented a new Michigan Blue Ribbon Schools recognition program to the State Board and explained how the state will continue honoring public schools after the federal program ended.

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