Recognizing the schools selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025 and celebrating the history of the Blue Ribbon Schools Program.
Summary
This House Resolution recognizes the schools selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025 and celebrates the history of the Blue Ribbon Schools Program. The program, created in 1982, recognized schools for academic excellence and progress in closing achievement gaps. The resolution expresses concern over the Department of Education's decision to discontinue the program in 2025.
Expected Effects
If passed, the resolution would formally recognize the selected schools and commend their educators and communities. It also calls upon the Secretary of Education to reinstate the Blue Ribbon Schools program. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of support for educational excellence.
Potential Benefits
- Acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of selected schools, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment.
- Highlights the importance of academic excellence and efforts to close achievement gaps.
- Encourages the continuation of best practices in education at the state and local levels.
- Potentially influences the Department of Education to reconsider its decision to discontinue the program.
- Reinforces the value of recognizing and rewarding high-performing schools.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution is largely symbolic and may not have a direct impact on educational policy or funding.
- Reinstating the Blue Ribbon Schools program may require additional resources and administrative effort.
- The focus on recognizing specific schools may inadvertently create a sense of competition or discourage schools that were not selected.
- Discontinuing the program may lead to a decline in national recognition for educational excellence.
- The resolution primarily addresses schools in Illinois, potentially overlooking the achievements of schools in other states.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general principle of promoting education and the general welfare, as stated in the Preamble of the US Constitution. While the Constitution does not explicitly address education, the federal government's role in education has been established through various legislative acts and programs. The resolution does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).