Willow Springs Elementary Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School

Staff Report / apexlocal.org

Willow Springs Elementary School in Apex, North Carolina, has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. This recognition comes from the U.S. Department of Education and was announced by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Monday afternoon. Willow Springs Elementary is among 356 schools nationwide that received this honor. The National Blue Ribbon Program identifies schools that excel in academic performance or make significant progress in closing achievement gaps among various student groups. These schools are viewed as models of effective and innovative educational practices.



Source: Wake County Public School System

Source Type: School

Source Location: Apex

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