Remedial hurdles for FCC entrants prompt state wide concern
Nearly half of Frederick County's 1993 high school graduates enrolling at Frederick Community College needed remedial math courses. More than half failed algebra assessments, while some language skills were weak. Despite many top tenth graduates performing well on AP tests, officials note a statewide trend: high school diplomas do not guarantee college readiness, with other Maryland colleges facing similar remedial needs.
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Clinton credibility under scrutiny in 1992 reflection
Eric J. Boysen argues the 1992 election exposed a domestic agenda gap and questions Bill Clinton's integrity. He condemns Clinton's ties to Arkansas, health care reform, and Bosnia policy while warning against relying on promises and urging wary leadership before broader U.S. involvement abroad.
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Tragedy prompts helmet talk from young writers letters
A letter debate on mandatory bike helmet laws follows editorials urging safety. A reader recalls a summer incident near the C O Canal towpath after a mother urges a child to wear a helmet, warning that accidents happen suddenly and danger spares no one.
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Helmet debate leaves strong lesson after bicycle crash
Alice Alpert of Urbana recounts a bike crash where four stitches and heavy bleeding followed, urging readers to consider head protection. The piece contrasts a letter opposing helmets with the harrowing sight of injured children and the lasting impact on rehabilitation and safety awareness.
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Frederick area service marks a full century of Mutual Insurance
Fireside notes recount the Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick County completing 100 years serving residents. A patrolman obtained warrants for three Frederick residents over hog violations, the first in a city health drive against hog pens. A well known local man died fighting a woods fire after exhaustion and clothing ignition. The Exchange Club and Dewey Jordan donated replicas of 28 great freedom documents to Prospect Hall High School. James Bryan criticized a misattributed sewer plan ad in the Frederick Post. county accountant Fox noted the bill would go to Zimmerman law offices.
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Year Round School Proposal Favors Continuous Learning
A supporter argues for year round school to improve grades and retention, reduce need for new buildings, and save costs. They cite personal experience with summer learning loss in Language Arts and Math and note potential benefits for students with learning disabilities.
Year round school debate from Middletown resident
Sarah Barrick argues against year round schooling citing family vacation conflicts, synchronized graduation timing, and higher air conditioning costs. She asks the school board to consider family plans and budgeting implications before adopting year round calendars.
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Challenger Little League policy change draws reader letter
Donn Fraser criticizes policy shifts in Challenger Little League while supporters insist no child is turned away and explain past changes. The league merged teams to four and split rules into two groups, adopting three outs, four strikes, a designated hitter, and two-out baserunning to accommodate all players.
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Frederick County Letter Writers Champion Local Education Needs
A group including DAVID H. BUTTS from Liberty Cown argues Frederick County's public schools must respond to shifting demographics and outside input. They urge educators to engage with community needs, rethink curricula, and adopt accountability to avoid stagnation and loss of competitiveness. DAVID W. CRAWFORD of Monrovia voices concern about monopolistic education trends.
County workers unclear on Hoke Place task and numbers
Chuck Clark of Woodsboro apologizes to Frederick County employees after noting a letter about Hoke Place confusion. He questions eight workers watching a single backhoe operator during trench excavation, calling the method inefficient and asking why so many observers were needed.
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Public Education in Frederick County Faces Market Pressures
The Frederick County public education system is accused of clinging to sacrosanct methods while private schools and homeschooling rise. Experts argue quality services drive success and that public institutions must adapt to a more demanding society to avoid stagnation and decline.
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Earthly English third grader feature at Hillcrest Elementary
The Frederick Post's front page Saturday April 23 carried a Save The Earth picture with a sentence containing an error. It should read spelling out a message in a field behind the school rather than in a field behind the school. Andrew House, Frederick.
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Daughters Work With Mothers Day Sparks Debate
An eighth grade student from West Frederick Middle School argues against a Board of Education policy allowing female students to take April 28 off to accompany mothers. He contends the day is sexist, harms equality, and contradicts the pledge promise of liberty and justice for all.
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The Frederick News-Post invites letters with author name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published. letters may be sent to the editor at 200 E. Patrick St Frederick MD or by telefax to 662 8299.
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