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2023-2024 Application [PDF, 396K]
2024 Non-Public School Assessment Information
High Performing [PDF, 377K]
Achievement Gap Closing [PDF, 314K]
2023-2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program Timeline and Process:
| Date | Due |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Previous Applications
- 2022-2023 Application
PDF - 2021-2022 Application PDF
- 2020-2021 Application PDF
- 2019-2020 Application PDF
- 2018-2019 Application PDF
- 2017-2018 Application PDF
- 2016-2017 Application PDF
- 2015-2016 Application PDF
- 2014-2015 Application PDF | Word
- 2013-2014 Application PDF | Word
- 2012-2013 Application PDF | Word
- 2011-2012 Application PDF | Word
- 2010-2011 Application PDF | Word
- 2009-2010 Application PDF | Word
- 2008-2009 Application PDF | Word
- 2007-2008 Application PDF | Word
- 2006-2007 Application PDF | Word
- 2005-2006 Application PDF | Word
- 2004-2005 Application PDF | Word
- 2003-2004 Application PDF | Word
