As escolas Burlington-Des Lacs e McDonald ganharam as honras da fita azul nacional de 2025 pela excelência e progresso. Burlington-Des Lacs and McDonald schools won 2025 National Blue Ribbon honors for excellence and progress.

Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary em Dakota do Norte e McDonald Elementary em Nebraska foram nomeados 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools, reconhecendo sua excelência acadêmica e compromisso com o sucesso do aluno. Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary in North Dakota and McDonald Elementary in Nebraska were named 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools, recognizing their academic excellence and commitment to student success. A honra, concedida pelo Departamento de Educação dos EUA, destaca a alta conquista e o progresso no fechamento das lacunas de realização. The honor, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, highlights high achievement and progress in closing achievement gaps. Ambas as escolas celebraram o reconhecimento em 10 de outubro de 2025, com assembleias com realizações estudantis, orgulho da equipe e apoio da comunidade. Both schools celebrated the recognition on October 10, 2025, with assemblies featuring student achievements, staff pride, and community support. Dakota do Norte teve três destinatários da fita azul este ano, incluindo Northern Cass Public School e Schroeder Middle School. North Dakota had three Blue Ribbon recipients this year, including Northern Cass Public School and Schroeder Middle School. Os prêmios ressaltam a qualidade educacional sustentada em todos os estados. The awards underscore sustained educational quality across the states.