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Local schools recognize their Black 'rising stars'

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The ceremony is a new recognition for fifth- and eighth-grade African American students. Awardees were encouraged to pursue advanced classes as they move on to middle school and high school. The Rising Stars was organized in part because of local districts lagging achievement among Black students.

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Local schools recognize their Black 'rising stars'

"Rising Stars" is a new recognition for fifth- and eighth-grade African American students who performed at or above standards in statewide testing and attended of 90 percent or more of their schooldays.

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