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Top issue, Beating, Repair Funds, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Oct 28, 2005 21:35 PDT
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In this week's message:
* Remember End of Daylight Savings Time
* News Stories about Education Issues
* Board of Education New Documents Available
* Calendar
* Announcements
* Other e-List News
* Volunteer/Community Service Position Available
* Your Feedback
REMEMBER END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Set clocks back Sat. 2 AM or before bedtime.
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NEWS STORIES
Education Tops Duncan Agenda In Md. Campaign
Washington Post, United States - Oct 21, 2005
That is especially true in voter-rich Prince George's County, Haller
said, where his surveys show that among voters, the issue outranks
all others by a four-to-one margin. http://tinyurl.com/dlkl6
Teachers, Parents On Edge After Beating At High School
NBC 4.com, DC - Oct 21, 2005
Parents and teachers are on edge at a Prince George's County high
school after a teacher was attacked this week.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5146564/detail.html
Board of Education Asks for School Repair Funds
Prince George's County Sentinel, MD - Oct 20, 2005
... government approval of funding for a three-year, $125.8 million
plan to repair 62 roofs and to replace 112 boiler/HVAC systems in
Prince George's County Public....
http://www.thesentinel.com/284516841360224.php
Communities left off school CEO search list
Business Gazette, MD - Oct 19, 2005
...frustrated that some communities' input was not sought during a
meeting held to discuss criteria for selecting a new Prince George's
County schools CEO.
http://www.gazette.net/stories/102005/prinedu155158_31891.shtml
College Tuition Rises, but at a Slower Pace
Kansas City infoZine, MO - Oct 19, 2005
But one group of students isn't taking loans: the poor. Rather than
taking loans, many poor students work part time, attend school part
time and forgo federal aid, said Ronald Williams, president of Prince
George's Community College in Largo, Md. Part-time students are
rarely eligible for grants or loans.
http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/10902/
Md. Students Give $1.3 Million
Washington Post, United States - Oct 17, 2005
Prince George's County students gave almost $113,000, according to
data from the state Department of Education. http://tinyurl.com/ah868
School Segregation Is Back With 'Vengeance,' Author Says
Washington Post, United States - Oct 17, 2005
In Prince George's County, for example, 77 percent of students are
black, 12 percent are Latino and 7 percent are non-Hispanic white.
http://tinyurl.com/9rbzw
Some Area School Systems Losing Students
NBC 4.com, DC - Oct 16, 2005
Education officials in Prince George's County say they are worried
the school system is continuing to lose students.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5104596/detail.html
Performance At Schools Criticized As Religious
Washington Post, United States - Oct 14, 2005
"It's unbelievable to me that this was allowed in our schools," said
Slobodnik, a teacher in Prince George's County. "Their whole message
everywhere you look is religious and extremely evangelical."
http://tinyurl.com/cqfk8
Spotlight on Student Accomplishments
Washington Post, United States - Oct 13, 2005
The politics and controversy that swirl around the Prince George's
County public schools too often obscure student accomplishments.
http://tinyurl.com/acf75
Prince George's Schools Prepare For Expensive Heating Bills
NBC 4.com, DC - Oct 12, 2005
A brand new boiler system was just installed as part of Prince
George's County Public Schools' plan to replace 112 boilers and
repair 62 roofs in order to keep heating costs from getting out of
hand.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5091158/detail.html
Pr. George's Yields, Agrees To Pay for Disputed School Gym
Washington Post, United States - Oct 10, 2005
As Prince George's County schools chief, Andre J. Hornsby championed
a 5,000-seat high school gymnasium that the county government refused
to fund. ...
http://tinyurl.com/b4woa
Walk To School Week Shows Need For Health Education
WBAL Channel.com, MD - Oct 3, 2005
Gallun also serves as supervisor of health education for Prince
George's County schools. She said health care workers are trying to
incorporate physical education and nutrition programs into the
curriculum, but more support is needed from the community.
http://www.thewbalchannel.com/news/5048479/detail.html
Thanks to student volunteer Daniel Knorr, a student at Johns Hopkins
University, for helping with the news search.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Debriefing & the Board Agenda Packets are available from Amber A.
Wilson at amber.-@pgcps.org or on http://www.pgcps.org/ .
Interim schools chief Howard A. Burnett will hold a public forum to
solicit suggestions for the next budget on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at High
Point High, 3601 Powder Mill Rd., and on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at Flowers
High, 10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Rd.
The Parents Assisting Teachers Program "PAT" is a new initiative
designed to bring immediate support to teachers in the classroom.
Through November 18th, the school system is soliciting volunteers
(initially 5 per school), who will be trained in December
specifically to assist classroom teachers beginning in
January/February of this school year. Please call me at 301-552-4294
if you have questions.
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CALENDAR
At http://www.localendar.com/public/PGCares
Nov. 3 8:30-4:30 Prince George's Co. Planning Board Meeting
Nov. 3 7:30 PM Prince George's Co. Civic Federation Meeting
Nov. 9 7-9 PM Democracy for America Meetup
(Still need someone to help update the calendar)
Do a search on your zip code for other area events at:
http://www.localendar.com/elsie?JSP=Search
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
*** Musical Jubilee & Silent Auction ***
Celebrating 10 years of service to the community, CSS presents a
Musical Jubilee & Silent Auction on Saturday, November 5, 4:00 to
7:00 PM at Gwynn Park Middle School. 8000 Dyson Road, Brandywine. A
showcase of talent featuring Angels Delight, Awesome Wonders, Mt.
Zion UMC liturgical dance group, Davies Unitarian Choir, Make a
Joyful Noise, River's Edge Praise, Sounds of Praise Children's Choir,
and more. Sandwiches and light refreshments on sale. Free will
offering with proceeds to benefit CSS' ongoing services to the
community. Additional info 301-372-1491, CSS office.
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OTHER PGCARES E-NEWSLETTER
PGCares-news: For the latest news on issues, e.g. safety, in Prince
George's Co.
Read the archives if you're not subscribed:
http://www.topica.com/lists/PGCares-news/read
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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE POSITION AVAILABLE
Work at home. Free training in Brandywine if needed or through email
& phone instruction. Internet posting (database entry) and/or
searching. Middle or high school student could receive credit toward
community service requirement, but any age may apply - it could help
your resume to add internet experience. Reply to this email or call
301-782-9922.
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Sincerely,
Joyce Dowling
Developer, Prince Georgians Care
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