The 2007 Intel® Schools of Distinction Awards recognizes schools who demonstrate excellence in implementing innovative, replicable programs supporting positive educational outcomes in the areas of math and science achievement.

The vision is to identify learning environments at K-12 schools that promote 21st century learning across the United States that represent the benchmarks laid out by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills in their ICT literacy maps for math and science, and national mathematics and science content standards..

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In October, 2007, Intel selected Bergen County Academies in Hackensack New Jersey as the Star Innovator among the six winners of the Intel Schools of Distinction awards.  Bergen County Academies earned this special award for the way it integrates mathematics, science, and technology throughout its secondary school curriculum and for its outreach to the community and local companies.

See Videos of the Other 2007 Winners:

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Mathematics Excellence Elementary Balboa Elementary, San Diego, CA Middle School Sewell Middle School, Bremen, GA Science Excellence: Elementary Escalante School, Salt Lake City, UT Middle School Conyers Middle School, Conyers, GA High School Greenhills High School, Ann Arbor, MI

Bergen County Academies, Hackensack, NJ

Read about the 2007 finalists:

Mathematics Excellence

Elementary

Forest Park Elementary, Fremont, CA

Washington Elementary, Santa Clara, CA

Middle School

KIPP: Adelante Preparatory Academy, San Diego, CA

High School

Eastlake High School, Sammamish, WA

Miami Lakes Educational Center, Miami Lakes, FL

Thomas Jefferson High School, Alexandria, VA

Science Excellence:

Elementary

Lackland Elementary School, San Antonio, TX

Woodland Elementary School, Atlanta, GA

Middle School

Alternative School - Math & Science, Corning, N.Y

Belhaven Middle School, Linwood, N.J.

High School

Gresham High School, Gresham, OR

San Mateo High School, San Mateo, CA

Read Local News Stories about the Winners

Balboa Elementary Gets School Of Distinction Award

Struggling (Balboa) Elementary Awarded for Mathematical Achievement

Escalante Elementary Wins Math-Science Award

Escalante Elementary Recognized by Intel

Conyers Middle School Awarded Intel School of Distinction Honor

Read about Past Winners

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