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Secretary of education betsy devos today recognized 349 schools as national blue ribbon schools for 2018. She said everyone involved in the district from bus drivers to superintendents have contributed in a systemic manner. Using standards of excellence evidenced by student achievement measures, the department honors highperforming schools and schools that are making great strides in closing any achievement gaps between students. Recognition such as this can bring welcomed and deserved attention to schools and go a. Department of education on tuesday, september 29, that it has been named a 2015 national blue ribbon.