Excellence in
innovation award

The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes and applauds an IPS Innovation School that has reimagined what’s possible through out-of-the-box pathways to excellence related to academics, family engagement, and/or school climate and culture.

The Nominee (an IPS Innovation School):

  • Demonstrates clear student academic growth.  

  • Develops an engaging school culture where all students come to school willingly and ready to learn.

  • Creates an engaging school environment boasting a high level of parent involvement and community partnerships that improve student outcomes.

  • Values the whole child, working to ensure all students experience enriching, social-emotional development and a rigorous academic experience.

  • Demonstrates the ability to inspire and empower students of all backgrounds and skills to achieve a high level.