Compton has a reason to be very, very proud.

Two of our elementary schools, Jefferson and Tibby, were named as Blue Ribbon Schools today
(September 30) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Think about that--only 24 were named in the entire state of California and Compton has two of them!

Congratulations to our teachers, staff, administrators and especially our students for achieving this.

A city like Compton where nearly one-third of our children live in poverty has two schools that have earned a prestigious national achievement.

You need to let that fact soak in and really enjoy it.

The fact that Compton has two National Blue Ribbon winners today represents the swift positive change underway in our school district. Our students must be prepared for college or career tech and
21st century jobs."

We want to make sure that everyone understands Jefferson and Tibby are among the many Compton
schools leading the charge as we close the achievement gap in Compton.
The improved student success we are seeing in Compton schools will only continue.

District-wide, our test scores and high school graduation rates are both increasing, and we are setting the table for even more success in the classroom this week, this year, next year and the year to come.

Congratulations to everyone in the Compton schools who work every day to make sure our students
succeed, are safe and being prepared for life in the 21st Century.

Be proud Compton. Be very proud.