- Welcome Remarks by Deputy Secretary MartenDateThu, Nov 7 2024, 1:20pmPresentation of the 2023 Terrel H. Bell Awards for Outstanding LeadershipDateThu, Nov 7 2024, 1:30pmRemarks by Secretary CardonaDateFri, Nov 8 2024, 1pmPresentation of 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools AwardsDateFri, Nov 8 2024, 1:30pm
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten will honor representatives from over 350 National Blue Ribbon Schools at ceremonies Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7 and 8.
Deputy Secretary Marten will open the two-day event with welcoming remarks on Thursday, November 7, and Secretary Cardona will deliver the awards luncheon address on Friday, November 8.
Also featured on Thursday will be the nine recipients of the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership for 2024.
On Friday, following Secretary Cardona’s Friday luncheon address, representatives from the winning schools will be presented with their Blue Ribbon plaques and flags.
This year, 356 schools were announced as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance and/or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The schools serve as models of effective school practices for state and district educators and other schools throughout the nation.
For reporters interested in covering these events in person, please RSVP to pressrsvp@ed.gov, indicating which events you plan to cover.
Thursday, November 7
Welcome Remarks by Deputy Secretary Marten
WHO:
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten
WHEN:
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
1:20 p.m. ET
WHERE:
Address provided upon RSVP
Presentation of the 2023 Terrel H. Bell Awards for Outstanding Leadership
WHO:
Terrel H. Bell Award Honorees
WHEN:
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
1:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:
Address provided upon RSVP
Friday, November 8
Remarks by Secretary Cardona
WHO:
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
WHEN:
Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET
WHERE:
Address provided upon RSVP
Presentation of 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards
WHO:
Representatives of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
WHEN:
Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
1:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:
Address provided upon RSVP
RSVP:
Please RSVP to pressrsvp@ed.gov to attend in person and indicate which events you plan to cover. Upon RSVP, you will receive the address for the event.
NOTE:
Both sets of remarks and presentations will be livestreamed on the U.S. Department of Education’s YouTube channel.