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MAY-28-1993 15:05 FROM 7845204 TO 97843462 P.04 3 A panel reviews the.nominations Thepanel consists of some 100 outstanding public and private school educators, college and university staffs, state and local government officials, school board members, parents, the education press, medical professionals, business representatives, and the general public. Experts from specific areas of special'Merest designated each year also serve on the Review Panel, Based on the quality of the application,the most promising schools are recommended for site visits. The purpose of a visit is to verify the accuracy of information the school has provided in its nomination form and to gather any additional information requested by the panel Experienced educators, including principals of recognized schools, visit and observe the schools for two days and submit written site visit reports for each visit. The panel considers the reports and maims recommendations to the U.S, Secretary of Education,who then announces the names of the schools selected for recognition. What Selection Criteria Are Used? The Review Panel considers the following 'Conditions of Effective Schooling" in each school: • Leadership • Teaching environment • Curriculum and instruction • . Student environment • Parent and community support • Organizational vitality The Review Panel also considers objective 'Indicators of Success,'such as: • Student performance on measures of achievement • Daily student and teacher attendance rates • Students' postgtaduation pursuits • School stag and student awards • High student retention/graduation rates Each year, two special emphases are designated. The subjects chosen represent areas in which, according to national and international assessments and professional judgment,school performance needs to be greatly improved and where effective models are sought. Excellence in these areas, however, is not a condition of national recognition. What Are the Benefits? • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program has proven to be effective in numerous ways: • Recognition.itself is a powerful energizer for further improvement in recognized schools as well as a stimulus for continued efforts by schools striving for national recognition.