Weems Elementary School in Manassas has been awarded the 2015 National Excellence in Urban Education award.
According to a release, the criterion for the award includes rigorous curriculum, effective instruction, the ability to relate, and continuous improvement across demographic groups in the school.
As winners of the award, Weems will be honored at the 2015 National Symposium on High-Performing Urban Schools in May, and will receive $2,500.
