The schools are Congress Extended Year Round School in Milwaukee, Park Lawn Elementary School in Oconomowoc, and Prospect Hill School in New Berlin. Application to the Blue Ribbon Schools program is a rigorous experience. Schools that are selected for recognition conduct a thorough self-evaluation involving administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community representatives as part of the application process. The schools assess their strengths and weaknesses and develop strategic plans for future development of the schools.
Schools then submit nomination materials to their state education department.
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