Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell has proclaimed Jan. 13–20 Harmony Public Schools Week in honor of the charter system's high-performing student body.
“Harmony has been a bright spot in a sometimes dismal picture in our education picture across the entire United States,” Leffingwell said. “They specialize in the STEM studies, science, technology, engineering and math. We know that's what we desperately need in this country and we appreciate what you do.”
Debby McClure, Harmony's Austin area outreach director, said the children were excited to be a part of the proclamation, which took place during the Jan. 12 Austin City Council meeting at City Hall. Harmony Public Schools operates five campuses in Austin.
“Harmony is a shining light in the state of Texas, and [students] are getting a lot out of their education,” she said.
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(Taken from "Community Impact")
