With all the focus on what's wrong with schools in America and in Washington, it's easy to miss what's right. Right here in the Mid-Columbia, we have outstanding examples of creative, innovative learning with undeniably positive results.

A sterling example is Delta High School. Delta is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) high school that distinguishes itself as an inclusive high school. Any student residing within the three school districts can enroll -- no tests, no aptitude minimums, no private tuition and no application screening.

After just two years of operation, the 2010 High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) results show that, if taken as a separate high school, Delta would rank among the top 5 percent of all public high schools in our state.

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