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Last Update: 12/20/2011

Federal Programs: Title I, Part A-Distinguished Schools

The Distinguished School program is a joint endeavor of the U.S. Department of Education and the National Association of State Title I Directors. The individual states submit schools to be recognized as National Title I Distinguished Schools to the National Association of State Title I Directors. In addition, states also recognize state Distinguished Title I Schools.

2011-2012 Distinguished Title I Schools Awardees -  News Release

Four Tennessee Title I schools have been named 2012 Title I Distinguished Schools for exceptional student performance overall, or for significantly closing the achievement gap between student groups. Title I is a distinction given to schools that serve a large population of economically disadvantaged students.

National Winner
Exceptional Student Achievement

Fairmont Elementary School
Carol McGill, principal
Johnson City Schools

State Winner
Exceptional Student Achievement

John P. Freeman Optional School
Monica Smith, principal
Memphis City Schools

National Winner
Significantly Closing the Achievement Gap

David Crockett Elementary
Anne Ray, principal
Lawrence County Schools

State Winner
Significantly Closing the Achievement Gap

Michigan Avenue Elementary School
Robert Brittingham, principal
Bradley County Schools


2010-2011 Distinguished Title I Schools Awardees -  News Release

On December 2, 2010, the U.S. Department of Education announced the Distinguished Title I winners for Tennessee.  Please find below the 2010-2011 winners for Distinguished Title I schools.  Congratulations to all of the winners.  The two national winners will represent the state at the National Title I Conference in Tampa, Florida in February.

National Winner
Exceptional Student Performance

Hollis F. Price Middle College High School
Principal: Daphne Beasley

Memphis City Schools
Director: Dr. Kriner Cash

State Winner
Exceptional Student Performance

North Greene High School
Principal: David McLain

Greene County Schools
Director: Dr. Vicki Kirk

National Winner
Closing the Achievement Gap

South Greene High School
Principal: Cindy Bowman

Greene County Schools
Director: Dr. Vicki Kirk

State Winner
Closing the Achievement Gap

A .H. Roberts Elementary School
Principal: Bridgett Carwile

Overton County Schools
Director: Matt Eldridge