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Applicant Information2023-2024 Application [PDF, 396K]
High Performing [PDF, 377K]
Achievement Gap Closing [PDF, 314K]
Date | Due |
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October 2023 | The Secretary of Education sends a letter of invitation to the CSSOs and CAPE requesting nominations of eligible schools. |
October, 2023 | Conduct webinar/TA conference calls to review guidance and application with liaisons. |
December 29, 2023 | Nomination processes and data for public schools being considered for nomination from CSSOs are due to the Department. |
January 12, 2024 | Hard copy of non-public school applications and assessment results are due to CAPE. |
January 16-19, 2024 | Nomination processes and data for public schools being considered for nomination are reviewed by ED and a NBRS Assessment Panel for alignment with the general eligibility criteria of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. |
February 2, 2024 | Approved public school nominations are entered by states into online portal. |
February 5, 2024 | The Department invites public schools nominated by CSSOs to apply for recognition as National Blue Ribbon Schools. |
February 23, 2024 | CAPE selects non-public school nominations. |
April 5, 2024 | Completed public and non-public school applications are due to the Department. |
April-June, 2024 | Applications are reviewed for completeness, quality, and accuracy. |
August, 2024 | States certify that nominated public schools have met all eligibility requirements. |
September, 2024 | The Secretary of Education announces the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools (public and non-public). |
November, 2024 | Two representatives from each school, the principal and a teacher, attend the recognition ceremony in Washington, DC. |