Winola Elementary School in Viola among 142 public school-based early childhood sites statewide to receive the Gold Circle of Quality in fiscal year 2019 through ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s system for supporting continuous improvement among early learning providers. The Illinois State Board of Education says Gold Circle programs have met the highest standards for quality in three areas: learning environment and teaching, administration, and training and education. Sherrard School District superintendent Alan Boucher spoke about the recognition with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor.
