Dows Lane School Earns National Gold Star Honor

By Rick Pezzullo—

Dows Lane Elementary School in Irvington is among the best in the nation.

The school has been named a 2026 National Gold Star School by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), a recognition honoring schools that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to student success.

One of 57 schools nationwide to receive this recognition in the award’s inaugural year, Dows Lane is among an elite group recognized for excellence in elementary and middle-level education.

“This recognition is a reflection of the incredible work of our teachers and staff who have created a learning environment where every child is supported, challenged and inspired to succeed,” Principal Dr. Andrea Kantor said.

Selected through a competitive process, National Gold Star Schools are recognized for their accomplishments, based on NAESP’s framework of the Three Pillars of the Principalship, including established culture, empowered people and optimal systems.

Dr. Kantor will be formally recognized at the National School Leaders Conference Powered by NAESP at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, in July 2026.

 

 

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