No Child Left Behind faces local scrutiny in Clarksburg
Harrison County educators and parents question the federal act's goals as unrealistic for all students by 2014. Principals cite stress on teachers, skewed yearly testing, and calls for tracking students across years. Some praise its focus on attendance and graduation, while others fear diminished arts and cultural education.
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Clarksburg
Harrison County
Ben Guido
Norwood Elementary
Anthony Fratto
Lumberport Middle School
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Mark DeFazio
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City Hospital TB exposure prompts broad testing in Martinsburg
In Martinsburg, City Hospital plans TB testing for about 880 patients and 60 staff after an obstetrics unit employee tested positive. Hospital officials say exposure risk is likely minimal, though at risk individuals will be tested and treated if needed. local health officer agrees casual contact is unlikely to spread TB.
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Martinsburg
City Hospital
Michael Groves
Teresa McCabe
Berkeley County
Diana Gaviria
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