Cambridge Public Schools Elementary School Honored as 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School Recognized for Improvements in Closing Student Achievement Gaps Among Student Groups
Cambridge Public Schools is proud to announce that the
U.S. Department of Education has recognized the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School (NBRS), receiving acclaim for the school's progress in closing student achievement gaps.
Only nine schools in the state were recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.
"Through collaboration, hard work, innovative programming, and a steadfast belief in every student, our school has transformed from one of the lowest-performing to one of the highest-achieving schools in the state," said Principal Gerald Yung. "This recognition is deeply meaningful to our community, reflecting both the challenges we've overcome and the bright future for our students that we are striving towards."
The
National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private educational institutions serving elementary, middle, and high schools that deliver overall academic excellence or demonstrate progress toward closing achievement gaps.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School is one of only two public schools in the state that offers a two-way Mandarin immersion program. Students benefit from expanded learning time, which allows for flexible pacing and intensity of instruction while offering enhanced enrichment to capture student curiosity.
“The Cambridge community continues to make significant investments in creating a city that celebrates our diversity while taking responsibility for bridging gaps in equity and opportunity. This award serves as a symbol of our progress while reminding us there is still more work to be done,”said Mayor E. Denise Simmons.
Interim Superintendent David Murphy praised the school saying that “the school and its tremendous staff have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to closing achievement gaps among student demographic groups, delivering on our mission to empower student excellence with fidelity.”
“We’re incredibly proud of the team at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School for being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School,” said Chief Academic Officer Dr. Lendozia Edwards.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School will be recognized alongside other 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools at the National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C. this November and is featured on the U.S. Department of Education website with a
school profile.