New Albany Elementary School (NAES) is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2023–2026 program term.

NAES was selected for this distinction based on its commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to create exemplary learning practices.

Apple Distinguished Schools are recognized as some of the most innovative in the world.  They’re centers of leadership and educational excellence, with a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support learning goals.  In Apple Distinguished Schools, forward-thinking leaders and their communities work to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning, and they have documented results of academic accomplishments.

“The selection of New Albany Elementary School as an Apple Distinguished School highlights our continued academic success where our students are in impressive learning environments being challenged as they prepare for success in school and beyond,” said Gwyn Russell, NAES Principal.  “I am extremely proud of the hard work of our teachers to make New Albany Elementary School a 21st century learning environment.”

Schools all over the world are using iPad and Mac to transform learning. As teachers incorporate technology into their lessons, they empower students to lead, learn, and thrive, to discover new opportunities, and to make their world a better place.

Apple technology has expanded opportunities group activities, project based learning, and online learning platforms, all of which are crucial to academic success.

“We are excited that our elementary school is among an elite group of educational institutions earning the distinction of Apple Distinguished Schools,” said Dr. Lance Evans, Superintendent.  Our excellent teachers and staff have utilized this technology for expanded learning opportunities for group activities, project-based learning, and remediation, all of which are crucial to academic success.