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“TRIBUTE TO THREE ``CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS''” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E929-E930 on May 11, 1999.
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TRIBUTE TO THREE ``CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS''
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HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, May 11, 1999
Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize three special schools in my district: West High School (Torrance, CA), Richardson Middle School (Torrance, CA), and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
(Palos Verdes, CA). These schools are among the 158 within the State of California that have earned the prestigious title ``California Distinguished Schools'' by the state's Department of Education.
My three schools were awarded the designation for their outstanding examples of teaching and learning. They have also incorporated strong teamwork and professional development components within the respective curricula. ``Through the efforts of skilled and committed personnel, we can work even more efficiently to improve the educational system for your children,'' said Superintendent Delaine Eastin when bestowing the award.
The California State Department of Education began the California Distinguished Schools Program in 1985 to honor elementary and secondary schools in alternate years. To be eligible for the distinguished School title, a school must demonstrate a commitment to improve the quality of its educational services and performances. In this manner, it is an effective way of encouraging reform and does so in a manner that encourages local participation by those who matter most: parents, teachers, administrators, students.
I am a firm believer that education is the key to improving the lives of our children who are the future of this country. I am encouraged by the State's creativity in developing the Distinguished School concept and commend these three exceptional schools in my district for making a positive difference in the lives of our children and community.
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