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George P. Austin Junior High School of Linden City Schools has been recognized as “an outstanding educational model for other schools in Alabama.” Four schools from each of eight districts received the award, for just 32 schools in the state out of 234 nominations.

The CLAS Banner School program was created in 2001 to recognize schools in Alabama that showcase outstanding programs and services to students. 

“Congratulations to these wonderful Alabama public schools. The CLAS Schools of Distinction provide excellent examples of the significant learning opportunities taking place in public education in Alabama. Further, the stakeholders at every School of Distinction are to be commended for striving for excellence daily,” said Dr. Vic Wilson, executive director of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS).

“This program would not be possible without the generous sponsorship provided by American Fidelity Assurance, Bailey Education Group, Curriculum Associates, Lathan Architects, and Ward Scott Morris Architecture, Inc. CLAS appreciates the invaluable support of these sponsors to the Banner School Awards program.”

CLAS, the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools was founded in 1969 by a small group of school leaders to provide targeted professional development and support for Alabama’s public school administrators. CLAS now serves 13 affiliates representing each type of public school/school system leader. CLAS provides the framework to connect dedicated school administrators and other successful leaders with a network for professional growth and support. CLAS is the premier professional learning provider for administrators in public schools in the state of Alabama.