Superintendent of Schools using incorrect grammar

I don't know why the superintendent admitted to making a grammatical error because she didn't. "Most" can mean to the greatest extent or to a great extent (very). In the example given it would be the latter. Furthermore, I rather like the motto, but then I'm just an archaic "old coot".

"Excellent" is not a quantity that can be qualified.

You can no more talk of "most excellent" than you can talk of "least excellent".

You either have excellence or imperfection.

Perhaps the superintendent hankers for Madison Avenue?

It's sounds that "Becoming Most Excellent" is wrong. I think I agree.

But then what can replace that?

Striving for excellence.

I thought we were to leave no student behind; how, then, could we have a "most excellent" student?

(I thinks this superintendent has watch "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" one too many times.)

No, I dont think it is wrong, and I think flyboy explained the reason very well. Allow me to elaborate on his point. "Most" can be a degree word, meaning very. It is not always found in the superlative form. So if you can say "very excellent" than you can say "most excellent" as well. This is sort of an archaic form, but I think I've heard it in British English (Brits feel free to correct me). For example, "That boy is most charming." Most modifies charming here in a way that is similar to very or quite.

... with a most excellent grasp of the workings of language.

Thanks, JTT, your response has made me a "Most Happy Fella".

There is nothing wrong with "Most Excellent".

You are excellent. He is more excellent, but she is most excellent.

The Super Size Spiel sells fast food. I suppose watered down education can be compared to fast food.