ALEXANDRIA, VA-Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School (Tucker) has received the Purple Star Designation Award. The award is presented to schools committed to supporting military families. It is valid for three years.
The Virginia Council on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children voted to approve Tucker for the award.
“This award is a testament to the dedication of the Tucker staff in providing a welcoming and supportive environment for military families,” according to the ACPS Express newsletter. “Over the next three years, the school will continue to strengthen its commitment to military connected families and their unique needs.”
To earn the award, specific requirements must be met. These include:
- appointing a staff member as a point of contact for military-connected students and their families
- ensuring access to digital resources and establishing a student-led program to help with transition to a new environment
In addition, staff training and professional learning opportunities are offered to give teachers the tools needed to support military families.
Tucker joins Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy as the second school in the ACPS system to receive the Purple Star Designation Award.
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