Educators laud benefits of computers in schools
A panel of 75 educators and researchers urged a computer moratorium, claiming little to no boost in achievement and potential health harms. Frederick County schools rebutted with $15 million in hardware and rising student computer ratios, arguing technology is essential literacy and boosts learning.
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Bush faces big test on sealing education deal
President Bush seeks consensus on a multibillion-dollar school reform plan. He advocates reading programs after-school care and teacher training while facing skepticism over vouchers and testing. Democrats push to keep vouchers off the deal as negotiations continue.
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Judge rules search not proper in drug arrests
Officer Jonge Garcia testified last Thursday that if the driver had
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County to gain 31 million in state capital budget
Frederick County stands to receive about 31 million in Maryland's 5.5 billion capital budget, with Washington and Carroll counties getting more. Gov Glendening defends the allocation, noting school construction and local projects, as interagency spending prioritizes public schools and regional facilities. The plan includes 65 million for Central County High School and 5 million for Gov Thomas Johnson High renovations, plus 4.3 million for Maryland Public Television and 19 million for Frederick Community College improvements.
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Ameriken Eyes City Market in Freder ick Despite Setbacks
Ameriken Investment Corp plans a $45 million six story City Market complex on North Market Street in Frederick. The project, tied to Kenya, faces price gouging by property owners and public opposition but will seek city approval. Site includes Carmack Jays lot at 331 N Market St and three adjacent properties. Local Historic District Commission guidance due Thursday, with officials labeling the build as large and out of scale.
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