Hokulani, Kahala and Nuuanu elementary schools were named National Blue Ribbon schools on Friday. The federal Blue Ribbon program honors public and private schools based on academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. The three Hawaii schools were among 297 campuses nationally recognized Friday. “National Blue Ribbon Schools are models of excellence in teaching and learning for schools across the country,” said Superintendent Keith Hayashi. “We are so proud that Hokulani, Kahala and Nuʻuanu represent our Hawaii public schools with a strong commitment to rigorous learning and a well-rounded education that prepares our students for successful futures.” All three schools met the criteria for exemplary high performance, ranking in the top 15% of Hawaii schools. For more information click here. Copyright 2022 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved.