Durham Elementary Honored for Academic Achievement Among Low-Income Students

From the Alameda County Office of Education

HAYWARD, Calif. - Sheila Jordan, Superintendent of Alameda County Schools, congratulates J. Haley Durham Elementary in the Fremont Unified School District for receiving a 2012-13 Title I Academic Achievement Award from the California Department of Education.

Durham Elementary was among 56 California public schools honored for their sustained progress in academic improvement among students who live at or below the poverty line.

"Through budget cuts and changing education standards, Durham Elementary continues to innovate teaching and learning to ensure quality education is accessible to all students. Because they have welcomed diversity and championed the assets of all students, their culture of inclusion stands as a model for us all as we strive to have every child live up to his or her potential," said Superintendent Jordan. "Equity in education is a priority for Alameda County and I am proud that the County is represented by the Durham school community's award-winning accomplishments." 

The Title I Academic Achievement Award recognizes high-achieving federally funded Title I schools for their dedication and commitment to quality education for low-income students. The honored schools demonstrated significant student progress toward proficiency on California's academic content standards and proved that the socioeconomically disadvantaged students doubled the achievement targets set for them for two consecutive years. The California award winners are eligible for the National Title I Distinguished School Award.

Durham Elementary will be honored at a regional award ceremony in May, along with the California Distinguished Schools and California's nominees for the National Blue Ribbon Schools. For more information, contact Kristen Yasukawa, ACOE Communications, at 510-670-7754. 

About ACOE

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) serves as liaison between the California Department of Education and the 18 Alameda County public school districts that serve more than 200,000 students and 10,000 teachers. ACOE provides fiscal oversight of the district budgets representing more than $1.78 billion and operates more than 300 programs and services for Alameda County students, parents and educators. ACOE provides, promotes and supports leadership and service to ensure the success of every child, in every school, every day. For more information, visitwww.acoe.org.