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Rosa Parks, Paper trail, Challenges, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Feb 10, 2006 17:27 PST
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In this week's message:
* News Stories about Education Issues
* Board of Education New Documents Available
* Calendar
* Announcements
* Share this newsletter
* Other e-News
* Volunteer/Community Service Position Available
* Your Feedback
NEWS STORIES
High school celebrates legacy of Rosa Parks
Gazette - Feb. 9, 2006
Area students gathered Saturday at Northwestern High School in
Hyattsville to celebrate the life of Rosa Parks, the African-American
who, in December 1955, refused to give up her seat on a bus to a
white man in Montgomery, Ala.
http://www.gazette.net/stories/020906/hyatnew193154_31950.shtml
Examiner Editorial - Leaving a paper trail to follow
Washington Examiner, DC - Feb 9, 2006
At least 2,500 ninth-graders in Prince George's County won't be
taking a state algebra test this spring because they can't pass it.
...
http://www.dcexaminer.com/articles/2006/02/08/opinion/editorial/08aedit09papertrail.txt
AP Gains Highlight Evolving Challenges
Washington Post, United States - Feb 7, 2006
At Potomac High School in Prince George's County, none of the 60
students who took AP exams in 2005 received a passing score. ...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/07/AR2006020701817.html
Prince George's County School Board Approves New School Boundaries
Montgomery County Sentinel, MD - Feb 6, 2006
The Prince George's County Board of Education recently approved
school boundary adjustments for the 2006-2007 school year. ...
http://www.thesentinel.com/282482623086939.php
Ehrlich denies county schools $5 million next year
Annapolis Capital, MD - Jan 29, 2006
Prince George's County budgeted $14.2 million by using the formula,
and Montgomery County schools were banking on $17 million. ...
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2006/01_29-57/TOP
WEEK IN REVIEW
Washington Post, United States - Feb 4, 2006
The Prince George's County Board of Education approved a resolution
urging the state to postpone or alter a fall election scheduled to
replace the unelected...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/04/AR2006020400992.html
STATEWIDE: Social Studies Changing in Md. Schools
Washington Post Staff Writer - Jan. 24, 2006
Maryland kindergartners should be able to identify such figures as
Founding Father George Washington, civil rights icon Rosa Parks and
the current president. First-graders should be able to describe the
contributions of such figures as Abraham Lincoln and the Rev. Martin
Luther King Jr. Third-graders should be able to explain the
importance of Parks to civil rights, farmworker organizer Cesar
Chavez to migrant workers and Jimmy Carter to world peace."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/24/AR2006012401397.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
The Agenda Packet for the Thursday, February 16, 2006 Board Meeting
is available from Mrs. Cheryl Landis at clan-@pgcps.org or on
http://www.pgcps.org/ .
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CALENDAR
At http://www.localendar.com/public/PGCares
(Still need someone to help update the calendar - please pass on the word!)
Do a search on your zip code for other area events at:
http://www.localendar.com/elsie?JSP=Search
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
*** Looking Ahead to College: Resources & Tools for a Higher Education ***
Elaina Loveland
The Student's Edge
Saturday, February 18 2 pm
Author, editor and college consultant Elaina Loveland will help
college-bound students get off to the right start. She'll cover
putting together your high school schedule, improving grades,
testing, extracurricular and volunteer activities. Loveland can
provide tips on researching college programs, scholarship searches
and writing admissions essays. She is the author of Creative
Colleges, a guide for aspiring musicians, actors, singers and writers.
Oxon Hill Branch
6200 Oxon Hill Rd.
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301-839-2400
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Kenneth Redd
Cash for College
Thursday, March 16 7 pm
Paying for college is a key concern for most families. Kenneth Redd,
director of research and policy analysis at the National Association
of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), will provide the
important financial aid information for students and parents. He'll
offer guidance on when and where to start looking for financial aid
and suggest helpful resources. NASFAA is a nonprofit organization
representing financial aid professionals and focused on student aid
legislation, regulatory analysis and training.
Hyattsville Branch
6530 Adelphi Rd.
Hyattsville, MD 20782
301-985-4690
*** FLAG FOOTBALL COACHES NEEDED ***
Want to make a difference in a child's life? Volunteer flag football
coaches, ages 18 & over, are needed at Glenn Dale Community Center,
11901 Glenn Dale Road, Glenn Dale, Maryland.
Experience is necessary, and orientation and American Sports
Education Program training will be provided. A background check is
required.
For more information call 301-352-8983, TTY 301-218-6768.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission,
Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County sponsors
this program.
*** "Dance of Death: The Plight of U.S. Soldiers in Iraq" ***
Next in the Progressive Film Series by Peace & Justice Coalition, Prince
George's County, co-sponsored by Neighbors United for Justice and Peace:
FILM: "Dance of Death: The Plight of U.S. Soldiers in Iraq" (This is a
segment from Shocking and Awful- a twelve-part study of the U.S. occupation
of Iraq from Deep Dish T.V. Network)
DETAILS: Mark Read coordinated the Dance of Death segment. In it you'll hear
young combat veterans from the ongoing war, with members of their families
speak out about how they've coped day-to-day in Iraq and why they oppose
this war. Join in a general discussion afterward- of the film, the war, and
how we might join the resistance to the continuing occupation of Iraq and to
the high-pressure military recruitment underway here at home. The discussion
will be videotaped for cablecasting on local stations.
DATE: Saturday, February 18, 2006
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Joe's Movement Emporium, 3802 34th Street, Mt. Rainier, MD (near
the corner of Rhode Island Ave and 34th Street near the traffic circle)
DIRECTIONS: If traveling by car on Rte 1 / Rhode Island Ave (towards
Baltimore) approach the Mount Rainier "roundabout" and follow the circle all
the way around so that you can take a right (going north) on 34th Street.
Take a left into the parking lot next to Joe's. If traveling by bus take a
bus route that stops at the above address. Exit the bus, crossover Rhode
Island Ave and walk up 34th Street. Joe's will be on the left-hand side.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Peace & Justice Coalition, Lucy Duff, (301) 577-2350
or justpe-@earthlink.net
& Neighbors United for Justice and Peace, Joe Robbins, robbi-@msn.com
*** "RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN TIMES OF CONFLICT: A NEW PATH FORWARD" ***
Mark you calendars for Feb. 26 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. I hope to see you
there. Here's the full announcement.:
The Islamic Society of Southern Prince George's County
Extends an invitation to an Interfaith Community Discussion on
"Religious Tolerance in Times of Conflict; A New Path Forward"
Invited presenters:
Jewish, Rabbi Steve Wiseman
Muslim, Mr. Lloyd Davis, Islamic Society of Southern Prince
George's County
Christian, Professor George McLean, Catholic University
Unitarian, Rev. John Crestwell Jr. Davies Memorial Unitarian
Universalist Church.
Date: February 26, 2006. Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Location: Islamic Society of Southern Prince George's County
7400 Temple Hill Road, Camp Springs, Maryland 20748
For More information call
Khalil Shadeed
301-595-5999 extension 23.
e-mail: Kha-@igprinting.com
** TEACH - MAKE A DIFFERENCE **
If this message is not for you, please pass it on, printable fliers
are available.:
The Prince George's County Public Schools is seeking high-achieving,
motivated professionals with a Bachelor's Degree who are interested
in pursuing a career that makes a difference. You can obtain a
Maryland Teaching Certificate in just one year in the PGCPS
Alternative Certification Program.
Learn more about this opportunity from our website and by attending
our Information Session.
www.residentteacherprogram.org
February 25, 2006 - 10:00 am to 12 noon
Sasscer Administration Building
14201 School Lane
Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772
*** NORTHERN AREA SPRING ENRICHMENT DAY CAMPS FOR KIDS ***
Spring Enrichment Day Camps for boys and girls ages 5-12 are being
offered from Monday, April 10, 2006 through Friday, April 14 to
coincide with spring vacation from the Prince George's County Board
of Education. Camps will be conducted at most Northern Area community
centers, dependent on sufficient registration, from 9 am - 4:30 pm,
with extended care available. Costs vary at each location. Call
your local community center for exact information.
A wide variety of enrichment camp themes are available including:
Green Acres Farm Camp, swimming, arts, basketball, computer, dance,
and soccer as well as general recreation camps. These camps are
designed with the goal of creating an enjoyable, safe environment
providing new skills and ideas to youth during spring vacation.
Registrations are now being accepted on a first come, first served
basis with limited space available. To register, visit your local
Northern Area community center and set up your SMARTlink family
account today, or call 301- 445-4500, TTY 301-445-4512 for more
information.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission,
Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the
participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the
facility two weeks in advance of the program to request an
accommodation (i.e., sign language interpreter, support staff, etc.).
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