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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2001
Page
3
The article describes summer school efforts in Baltimore and across the nation as districts expand programs to enforce year round schooling. It notes impacts on students families and teachers with quotes from educators and officials about enrollment trends and funding.
A survey of urban districts shows growing use of summer schools to boost reading and math skills. Chicago's program affects 70 000 students, New Orleans over 10 000, with districts like New York Los Angeles Washington Philadelphia Denver Cleveland and others expanding offerings. Experts note summer learning gaps widen without access to enrichment, while some districts remain optimistic about future promotions and gains.
The Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick hosts a Civil War commemoration on July 7 and 8 with infantry drills, firing demonstrations at noon and 3 p.m., artillery displays, and volunteer reenactors in period costume. Admission is free and events run until about 4 p.m. The site may become a future Visitor Center after renovations. call 301-662-3515 for details.
Jennie Orelli of Mount Airy has been named to King's College spring dean's list in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania and to the fair dean's list. She majors in special education and plays on King's College basketball team. She is the daughter of Cindy and Angelo Orelli.
Ensign Clinton Lawler, son of Patricia and Thomas Lawler of gratfercers Academy, graduated from the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis and was commissioned to his current rank in the Navy.
Myrtle Hitselberger of Libertytown will turn 100 today and recalls a life spanning from Pennsylvania to a landmark restaurant and bar she still owns. Her granddaughter Bren Cregger honors her work ethic and devotion as family lines recount coins rolled into stockings for mortgage payments and a long life shaped by faith, Alzheimer’s, and travel including Alaska.
Archives unveil a 2003 renovation plan to expand display of key documents including all four pages of the Constitution and the Magna Carta on loan from the Perot Foundation. Spokeswoman Susan Cooper described aims for a broader, varied exhibit environment with more documents and better angles for public access. The project marks the 225th anniversary of July 5 events and outlines timelines for future display dates.
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