DELPHOS — Franklin Elementary has been named National ESEA
Distinguished School for closing achievement gap between student groups
on state testing.
Franklin is one of only two schools to receive
this honor in Ohio and one of 100 schools in the country being
nationally recognized for this achievement in 2018.
Principal Robert Hohlbein stressed that every student learns differently.
“You
have to look at every student individually,” he explained. “Every
student’s needs are different and you need to find out how they learn
best. Our teachers are doing that and meeting the students’ needs and
it’s showing on the tests.”
Hohlbein said the award was truly a team accomplishments between the staff, students and parents.
“I
am blessed to be around such a phenomenal staff who come in very day
with a caring attitude and go above and beyond to make our students and
school successful,” he said. “Everyone’s on board, all on the same page
and working together to achieve.”
The National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program publicly
recognizes qualifying federally-funded schools for the outstanding
academic achievements of their students. It highlights the efforts of
schools across the country making significant improvements for their
students. The program has been in place since 1996, showcasing the
success of schools in one of three categories:
• Exceptional student performance for two consecutive years
• Closing the achievement gap between student groups
• Excellence in serving special populations of students
ESEA
provides additional resources for vulnerable students and federal
grants to improve the quality of public education. The association is an
organization of administrators from each of the states and territories
who ensure compliance with federal regulation to see that all children
have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education.