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BCPS Proud to be Named District of the Year by Cambridge International
September 21, 2018
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is honored to be named District of the Year by Cambridge International. Representatives from Cambridge International presented the award during the September 18, 2018, School Board meeting.
BCPS is the first district in the United States to receive the Cambridge District of the Year distinction. The award recognizes districts for having high academic achievements among students participating in Cambridge programs and for increasing Cambridge opportunities across the District. BCPS ranked highest among large districts for expanding Cambridge access and services and for student academic achievements.
“We are honored to be the first school district in the country to earn the Cambridge International District of the Year award,” said BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. “Congratulations to our teachers, students and staff for your success with this academically rigorous curriculum, as we remain focused on ensuring our students are college and career ready.”
“We congratulate the students, teachers and administrators in Broward County on their exceptional level of achievement,” said Mark Cavone, Regional Director – North America of Cambridge International. “At Cambridge International, we pride ourselves on working with schools and educators to build programs that emphasize critical thinking skills, independent learning, research and communications so students are ready for future challenges.”
To watch the District of the Year award presentation by Cambridge International during the School Board meeting, visit: https://bit.ly/2QG5YWb .
Left Photo: BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie; Mark Cavone, Regional Director, North America of Cambridge International; and Sherry Reach, Deputy Regional Director, North America of Cambridge International
Right Photo: Broward County School Board Members, Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, District Staff and School Administrators with the Cambridge International Representatives
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