WALLA WALLA - Edison Elementary School has been recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program for outstanding achievement. For years, the Washington School Recognition Program has honored K–12 public schools across the state for closing opportunity gaps and for students’ growth and academic achievement. For the 2021–22 and 2022–23 school years, 571 public schools in 178 school districts across Washington state have earned this recognition.
Edison Elementary was recognized in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years for outstanding efforts in promoting growth for one or more student groups. This accolade highlights the school’s commitment to fostering a supportive and effective learning environment that meets the needs of all its students.
"This recognition encompasses our specialists, Title and Learning Assistance Program teachers in collaboration with our classroom teachers and superstar para-educators that were hyper-focused on getting the student growth we seek every year," said Principal Jenny Foster. "These two years mark our efforts coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving the biggest effort we could to maximize student growth."
The Washington School Recognition Program is a collaborative initiative by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the State Board of Education (SBE), and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC). Schools are selected based on their performance as evaluated through the Washington School Improvement Framework (WSIF), which aligns with federal guidelines and uses a variety of data measures to identify areas needing improvement.
Schools recognized by the WSIF receive tailored support, including technical assistance, partnerships with education experts, and access to funding aimed at bolstering student achievement. For more information about the Washington School Recognition Program, visit OSPI’s official news release: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/news-center/news-releases/571-public-k-12-schools-receive-state-recognition-outstanding-achievement
Photo: Principal Jenny Foster.