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French Elementary School becomes a five-star school

French Elementary School was previously rated as two stars under the state’s old accountability system. Principal Tammy Villarreal-Crabb and her staff knew something needed to change. Now, the school is rated the highest 5 stars under the state’s new performance framework — which officials tout as more rigorous than the previous system. “Our teachers really, really believe in this school,” Villarreal-Crabb said.

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