Schools of Hope teachers recognized for narrowing racial achievement gap among Madison students

Sandy Cullen:

Madison teachers who participate in the Schools of Hope tutoring program were recognized Tuesday for their role in narrowing the racial achievement gap among students over the last 10 years.

"That's what school districts around the country are trying to do, and Madison is accomplishing it," First Lady Jessica Doyle told more than 50 elementary school teachers treated to the first outdoor reception of the season at the governor's residence overlooking Lake Mendota on National Teacher Appreciation Day.

"Because of you and that extra energy you put in," Doyle said, "more students can succeed and this whole community can be living with hope."

Posted by Jim Zellmer at May 9, 2008 1:55 AM
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