The Brief
- Cambridge International Education has recognized Hillsborough County Public Schools as its U.S. District of the Year.
- The award is based on two criteria: access to the Cambridge curriculum and student performance on Cambridge exams.
- Hillsborough County ranked at the top among districts with 20,000 or more students enrolled in high school.
TAMPA, Fla. – Hillsborough County Public Schools has a reason to celebrate after being named U.S. District of the Year by Cambridge International Education.
What is Cambridge International Education?
Big picture view:
Cambridge International Education is part of the University of Cambridge in England and, according to its website: “We work with schools worldwide to build an education that shapes knowledge, understanding and skills.”
U.S. District of the Year award
Cambridge International Education says districts are primarily judged on two criteria:
- Increasing access to rigorous Cambridge curriculum the past three years.
- Exhibiting strong student performance on Cambridge exams; thus, demonstrating the district’s commitment to equity by providing access to excellence in education.
Dig deeper:
Districts are divided into three categories: large (20,000 or more high school students), medium (between 10,000 and 20,000 high school students), and small (fewer than 10,000 high school students).…