Hanover Community School Corp

Twenty Indiana schools were recognized by Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Tony Bennett, at the Statehouse on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Based on data from the Indiana Growth Model, these schools were selected for having the largest percentage of students achieving high academic growth in either Mathematics or English/Language Arts last school year. “Every school here today is proving that all students are capable of academic growth—no matter their gifts, limitations or knowledge attained before entering a classroom,” Bennett said. “It’s an honor to distinguish these educators who are pushing students to reach their highest academic potential.” “The Growth Model is truly a game-changer that has transformed education in Indiana,” Bennett said. “The model has improved the way the state measures student and school progress by looking beyond test scores. At the local level, the Growth Model lets teachers and school leaders tailor instruction to push all students to meet their full potential.” Lincoln Elementary School was recognized for achieving the highest growth in the state in English/Language Arts. They achieved this #1 ranking in English/Language Arts growth with a percentage of 65.87.