Landing Elementary Named Blue Ribbon School

U.S Secretary of Education Arne Duncan named Landing Elementary School in Glen Cove a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School. Landing was one of two schools on Long Island and one of 19 schools state-wide to receive the honor.

The 304 nationwide selected schools, including Greenport Elementary will be honored at an awards ceremony in Washington D.C on November 15 -16.

The Blue Ribbon award recognizes elementary, middle and high schools—public and private—whose students achieve at outstanding levels, despite disadvantaged backgrounds. 

"Our nation has a responsibility to help all children realize their full potential," Secretary Duncan said in a press release. "Schools honored with the Blue Ribbon Schools award are committed to achievement and to ensuring that students learn and succeed. Their work reflects the conviction that every child has promise and must receive a quality education."

According to Landing Elementary school Principal Michael Israel, the district is diverse and sets high expectations for achievement. 

"We put a lot of effort into what we're doing because it means a lot to us," Israel said. "This award is a testament to the commitment that the Board of Education, administration and staff have made to improving student achievement and to the hard work of our students."