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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Tanglewood Elementary School in Fort Worth was named |
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a 2008 Just for the Kids--Higher Performing School by the National |
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Center for Educational Achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1995 by the NCEA, Just for the Kids is |
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a program designed to find and fulfill every school's potential for |
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reaching academic excellence and to ensure that all students are |
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prepared for college and careers; JFTK identifies Higher Performing |
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Schools that meet stringent criteria over multiple years and across |
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all subjects; the best practices of these institutions are measured |
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to determine a framework for improvement in other schools, and the |
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Higher Performing Schools serve as models for raising scholastic |
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standards nationwide; and |
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WHEREAS, Skillfully led by acting principal Marcia Formby, |
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Tanglewood Elementary has a population of approximately 630 |
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students; this noteworthy school is guided by the belief that all |
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children can learn, and it seeks to provide a well-balanced |
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curriculum that not only assures the mastery of basic skills, but |
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also enriches academic possibilities for its students; and |
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WHEREAS, Through commitment, hard work, and perseverance, |
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the teachers and students of Tanglewood Elementary School have |
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built an impressive record of academic achievement, and their |
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outstanding efforts were duly recognized with this Higher |
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Performing School designation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Tanglewood Elementary School on its |
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selection as a 2008 Just for the Kids--Higher Performing School and |
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extend to its teachers, students, and staff sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |