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State of Arkansas 1
95th General Assembly 2
Regular Session, 2025 HR 1018 3
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By: Representative Wardlaw 5
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HOUSE RESOLUTION 8
TO RECOGNIZE MCGEHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS A 2024 9
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT GAP CLOSING SCHOOLS NATIONAL 10
BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL. 11
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TO RECOGNIZE MCGEHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 15
AS A 2024 EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT GAP 16
CLOSING SCHOOLS NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON 17
SCHOOL. 18
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WHEREAS, McGehee Elementary School was recognized by the United States 20
Department of Education as an Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools 21
National Blue Ribbon School in 2024; and 22
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WHEREAS, recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School is an impressive 24
honor based on a school's performance, with Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing 25
Schools recognized for excelling in narrowing achievement gaps between 26
different student groups and the overall student body; and 27
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WHEREAS, National Blue Ribbon Schools serve as models of effective 29
school practices for state and district educators and other schools 30
throughout the nation; and 31
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WHEREAS, McGehee Elementary School was recognized by the United States 33
Department of Education as having a strong collaboration with parents, 34
families, teachers, administrators, and the community towards its efforts in 35
educating the school's students; and 36 HR1018
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WHEREAS, United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said, 2
“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional 3
achievements of students and educators at each of these schools. The 2024 4
National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, 5
serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in 6
their schools and communities. As we celebrate their achievements, let us 7
look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the 8
foundation of a brighter future for every child"; and 9
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WHEREAS, McGehee Elementary School not only addresses academics but 11
also addresses the students' social, emotional, and physical needs through 12
endeavors such as the provision of needed clothing, food, and assistance at 13
Christmas, mental health referrals, and extra school guidance counselors; and 14
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WHEREAS, McGehee Elementary School utilizes a systemic approach to 16
address a student's academic deficits, including tutoring, interventions, 17
inclusive practices, high -quality instructional materials, and highly 18
effective teachers; and 19
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WHEREAS, in addition, McGehee Elementary School emphasizes reading and 21
focuses on promoting literacy with not only the students but also with their 22
parents and the community; and 23
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WHEREAS, McGehee Elementary School is a community and family -oriented 25
school, using all funding and available resources to accomplish outstanding 26
student achievement and growth while also holistically addressing the needs 27
of the child; and 28
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WHEREAS, McGehee Elementary School has a student population of five 30
hundred forty (540) in kindergarten through grade five (K -5); and 31
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WHEREAS, the students and staff of McGehee Elementary School deserve to 33
be recognized for their hard work and dedication to education that led to 34
this incredible achievement, 35
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NOW THEREFORE, 1
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY -FIFTH GENERAL 2
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: 3
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THAT the House of Representatives recognize McGehee Elementary School 5
as an Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools National Blue Ribbon School 6
in 2024. 7
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT upon adoption, a copy of this resolution shall be 9
provided to McGehee Elementary School Principal Elizabeth Robinson by the 10
Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. 11
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