[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 141 (Monday, October 3, 1994)]
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                E X T E N S I O N   O F   R E M A R K S


                   PS 6 CELEBRATES 100 YEAR BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 3, 1994

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues the accomplishments of PS 6, an outstanding elementary 
school in my district which will be celebrating its centennial during 
the 1994-95 academic year. The celebration begins with an inaugural 
event on October 6, 1994, where a time capsule will be unearthed and a 
new capsule will be buried. On this day, PS 6 will unveil its plan for 
incorporating information and telecommunications technology into their 
educational process.
  Founded in 1894, PS 6 was named in honor of Lillie Deveraux Blake, a 
noted author, lecturer, pioneer, and suffragette leader. As a magnet 
school, PS 6 has for years drawn students from throughout the area to 
bring a rich diversity of students with differing ethnic, cultural, 
social, and economic backgrounds. PS 6 has also served both as a model 
school for other public schools and as a visitor site for area teachers 
and administrators.
  PS 6 is known for its magnificent educational accomplishments. 
Students consistently rank in the top 5 percent in reading and 
mathematics across all grades, and the school has been ranked as one of 
the 10 best elementary schools in New York City. With the continuing 
commitment and dedication of its parents and teachers, I am confident 
that PS 6 will continue its fine record of achievement for another 100 
years.
  PS 6 is on the cutting edge of technology and education. Not only 
will the school celebrate its past accomplishments during this 
centennial year, but it is also planning for the future by launching an 
initiative in the areas of telecommunications and computer networking. 
PS 6 has recognized the importance and implications for education that 
these technologies represent. High technologies have the potential to 
transform educational teaching methods by expanding access to 
information and by empowering students to learn at their own pace, 
using their own unique learning styles. By incorporating technology 
into all aspects of curriculum, learning and teaching will become 
revolutionized and will prepare students for the 21st century.
  Mr. Speaker, the hope of this Nation rests in the hands of caring 
parents and teachers such as the ones that are involved with PS 6. 
That's why I hope my colleagues will join me in congratulating the 
school on its 100th anniversary, honoring its century of achievements, 
and wishing them success for the next 100 years.

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