Fifty-three Arizona schools have been named A+ School of Excellence Award recipients by the group that names Arizona’s teacher of the year.
The Arizona Educational Foundation developed the recognition 42 years ago to combat negative stereotypes surrounding public schools by spotlighting their successes. The A+ designation can lead to broader recognition, such as the U.S. Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Award.
While the award is different from the Arizona State Board of Education’s A-F letter grade system, only schools with an A or B rating from the state can qualify for the A+ status…