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 Congressman Hoyer is committed to public education and believes that we must get our fiscal house in order so that we can adequately invest in this crucial priority. As a Senior Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Education, Congressman Hoyer has gained tremendous experience on education issues. Congressman Hoyer introduced the Full Service Community Schools Act, modeled after the highly successful Judy Centers throughout Maryland, that would provide funding for public elementary or secondary schools that coordinate multiple educational and social service programs in partnerships with school districts, community-based organizations and public/private partnerships.
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Full-Service Community Schools - Thinking Outside the Classroom
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Southern High School Recognized with Prestigious National Honor for Excellence in Educational Achievement
WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that Southern High School in Harwood, MD is one of the 314 private and public schools across the country - and 10 in the State of Maryland - to be recognized as a 2009 Blue Ribbon School. The
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