Residency Rule Defended by Frederick Former Mayor
Paul Gordon argues that Frederick city directors must meet a residency requirement to preserve community fabric. He cites eight of twelve directors filled by promotion or outside hire under the rule, praises Chief Raffensberger, and says directors should pay city taxes and live among taxpayers to inspire trust and attract major employers. Gordon concludes directors owe residents sacrifice and the city should enforce residency.
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Frederick
City of
Frederick City
Raffensberger
Baltimore
Parris Glendening
Prince George’s
Maryland
Paul Gordon
Call to protect gifted and talented programs in Frederick schools
Anne Newell argues against budget cuts to gifted and talented education in Frederick County. She cites Maryland mandates, urges focus on high expectations and broad learning, and cites a Quintessential day in Urbana Elementary’s gifted class to illustrate the value of enriched education over narrow vocational tracking. She urges the Board of Education to preserve excellence and curiosity rather than reduce programs.
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Frederick County
Free Enterprise Education
Chamber of Commerce
Maryland
Board of Education
McDonald's
McDonnell-Douglas
Peter Drucker
Anne Newell
Frederick
Prayer in Schools and the Wall of Separation Debate
Quentin Clingerman argues that the 1960s school prayer rulings misframe the Constitution and erode morality. He urges teachers to privately pray in class to model faith, uphold religious freedom, and counter secularization while criticizing politicians using religion for political gain.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Clinton
Federe
Leo Sperling
United States
God
Quentin Clingerman
Monrovia