(Washington, DC) — Seven Minnesota schools are being honored by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools. The agency announced yesterday that 356 schools nationwide were being honored for academic achievement or helping narrow achievement gaps among different student groups. The schools honored include Caledonia High School, Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School in Hills, and Franklin Elementary School in Mankato. Also honored were Chippewa Middle School in North Oaks, James Knoll Elementary in Ortonville, Pioneer Elementary in Pierz, and Oakwood Elementary in Plymouth.
