Closing the Gap: River Road Elementary Lauded for Gains
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3/8/10 — River Road / El Camino del Río Elementary School in north Eugene has been presented with Oregon’s Celebrating Student Success Award and a $3,000 check to honor the significant progress it has made toward closing the academic achievement gap. Of the 15 Oregon schools that received the award this year for improving student achievement among minority and/or low-income students, River Road is the only school in our area to be so recognized.
“These schools all demonstrate the incredible power of strong leadership, quality instruction, and high expectations for all students,” State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo says. “They prove that it can be done — students can overcome poverty, cultural differences, and other challenges and succeed.”
Congratulations to River Road Elementary on this statewide recognition!