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ABS Spotlight PS 359 LEAD - NCUST At LEAD, almost all students demonstrate proficiency in English language arts and math (surpassing schools in many affluent New York suburbs).

Congrats to LEAD in NYC DOE District 7 for earning its second NCUST America’s Best Schools award. With a strong STEM and IB-aligned curriculum, values-driven culture, and outstanding results, LEAD now joins the America’s Best Schools Network to continue growing and sharing success.

ABUS Spotlight Mueller Charter School - NCUST Mueller Charter School students explained, “Our teachers care so much about us as people and make sure we achieve our very best.”...

Congrats to Mueller Charter School in Chula Vista for earning its third NCUST America’s Best Schools award (2012, 2020, 2025). With strong systems, teacher-led PD, and a schoolwide focus on writing, Mueller continues to support all students in reaching and exceeding academic goals. #ncust

ABS Spotlight Manzanita Elementary - NCUST In the Covina-Valley Unified School District in Los Angeles County, Manzanita Elementary serves students from transitional kindergarten through grade five.

Congratulations to Manzanita Elementary School in the Covina-Valley Unified School District for being named one of NCUST’s 2025 America’s Best Schools! Manzanita’s thriving dual-language program, strong arts and wellness support, and safe, engaged school culture reflect its growing excellence!

ABS Spotlight Laurel Street Elementary School - NCUST Educators at Laurel Street Elementary in Compton have committed to “showing students love, giving students grace, having high expectations, and holding students accountable.”

Congrats to Laurel Street Elementary in Compton Unified for being named one of NCUST’s 2025 America’s Best Schools! With strong support systems and a focus on academic and emotional growth, Laurel Street is helping every student succeed and thrive. #NCUST #AmericasBestSchools #EduSky

ABS Spotlight James Jordan Middle School - NCUST At JJMS, educators aim to provide all students with the skills they need to earn a college degree. However, students enter sixth grade with a wide range of academic skills and needs.

Congratulations to JAMES JORDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL in Reseda, CA, for being named one of NCUST’s 2025 America’s Best Schools!

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ABS Spotlight Dr. Peter Marshall School - NCUST First, create a school environment where all students feel safe, respected, and valued. Next, ensure that every classroom

Congratulations to Dr. Peter Marshall School in Anaheim, CA, for being named one of NCUST’s 2025 America’s Best Schools! The TK–6 school is achieving strong results through a safe, supportive culture and deep commitment to student success.

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ABS Spotlight Camp Mohave Elementary School - NCUST Serving 360 students in Northwest Arizona (between Needles, CA and Laughlin, NV) Camp Mohave Elementary is an oasis of learning.

Congratulations to Camp Mohave Elementary in Mohave Valley SD #16 for being named one of NCUST’s 2025 America’s Best Schools! Students of all backgrounds are achieving results that surpass Arizona’s state averages, proving that success is no accident!

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Join NCUST’s 12-month Leadership Certificate Program—real coaching, real results, real student growth.

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2025 America's Best Schools Award Winners - NCUST Congratulations to this years winners of the 2025 NCUST America's Best Schools award!

Congratulations to the 2025 NCUST America’s Best Schools Award winners!

These schools are proving what’s possible for every student, every day. Your commitment to excellence, equity, and joy in learning inspires us all.

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! At NCUST, we celebrate the amazing educators who inspire, uplift, and make excellence possible for ALL students. Your dedication transforms lives. Thank you for being the heart of America’s Best Schools. 💙🍎 #ThankATeacher #NCUST

2025 America’s Best Schools Symposium - NCUST Where else can you be surrounded by administrators and teacher leaders from otherwise typical schools where ALL groups of students excel?

Where else can you be surrounded by educators from schools where all students succeed? Last month's Symposium offered just that—and now introduces the America’s Best Schools Network, a virtual space for sharing proven practices.
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ABS Spotlight Veterans Memorial Early College High School - NCUST At Veterans Memorial Early College High School, the staff believes that for students to be successful, everyone must be in sync...

Congratulations to Veterans Memorial ECHS in Brownsville ISD—a three-time NCUST America’s Best Schools Award winner! Known for excellence in academics, fine arts, athletics, and CTE, the school continues to raise the bar for student success.

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ABS Spotlight Richard Gahr High School - NCUST At Gahr High School, an art pathway produced by students proclaims "We belong," draped over the wall of the building...

🎉 Congrats to Richard Gahr High (ABC USD) for being named a 2024 NCUST America’s Best Schools Award Winner! Known for academic excellence, student voice, & culturally relevant teaching—Gahr is a standout public school. 👏

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NCUST America's Best Schools Network

Schools face big challenges. The America’s Best Schools Network offers a year-long, affordable way for your team to learn from NCUST-award-winning schools that achieved success with ALL student groups. If they can do it, so can you! ncust.com/americas-best-schools-network

Congrats to Calliope Castro, a 3rd grader from Montebello Gardens Elementary and a 2024 America’s Best Schools Speech Contest winner!

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NCUST Leadership Certificate Program

The NCUST Leadership Certificate Program is designed for educators dedicated to building high-performing schools.

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