Montgomery PTA report on history scores sparks debate
Social Studies Coordinator Richard H. Wilson calls the MCC PTA report on American History score declines misleading. He urges a comprehensive, long term review of curriculum and test scoring, noting national means and test rescaling affect county results and defending overall student understanding.
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Montgomery
PTA
Wilson
Montgomery County
Howard
Anne Arundel
Price George's
McCpta
Cntique
Prince George's County
Department
Parenting classes planned for New Market Elementary
An adult education program for parents and preschoolers starts Tuesday July 8 at New Market Elementary, meeting every Tuesday and Thursday 9 to 11 am through August 14. The 12 sessions cost 30 dollars for one parent and one child, with activities, discussions, and socializing to support early development and parent connections. Registration is at the first meeting. fees due then. Anita Linthicum and Lucy Newcomer will lead, with field trips planned. For information call 29-0553 or 662-709.
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New Market
Board of Education of
Fredrack County
Anita Linthicum
Lucy Newcomer
Frederick County
Arizona pollen cures drawn from a distant climate study
Readers report a climate transplanted by medical claims as pollen and pollen therapy are linked to respiratory relief at a Tucson clinic. Observers note musings on warm year round air improving lungs and nasal sinuses, with media promotions touting outdoor relief.
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Tucson
County social services shifts to task oriented approach
The Department of Social Services will replace the "hand holding" method with a written Service Agreement that defines target problems, concrete objectives, and numbered tasks. A contract will specify evaluation dates and require client participation, aiming for quicker, more concrete aid amid resource shortages. Mood noted a move to intake staffing to reduce backlogs and improve food stamp processing.
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County Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
State Department of Human Resources
Department
Social Services
Stephen P. Mood
Department Board of Directors
Mood
Welfare Rights Organization
Frederick
Summer enrichment classes offered for children
Enrichment courses in arts science and languages are available this summer for academically advanced children. Courses include Dungeons and Dragons, Map and Molecules, Aquatic Pollution Ecology and Geometric Excursions. Registration closes July 2. for details call Kathy Paxton at 45-4674 or BGS5156. The Continental Singers and Orchestra present a Christian concert at Fort Ritchie theater at 7:30 p.m. on July 10, featuring There Was Light from Cam Flora and Jeff Kennedy.
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Board of Education
Kathy Paxton
Continental Singers and Orchestra
Fort Ritchie Theater
Cam Flora
Jeff Kennedy
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