[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 74 (Thursday, May 20, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1040]
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                   TRIBUTE TO BROOKE GROVE ELEMENTARY

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 1999

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to pay tribute to the faculty, 
parents, and students of Brooke Grove Elementary School in Montgomery 
County, MD, for winning the Blue Ribbon Excellence in Education Award 
from the Department of Education.
  Students, parents, and teachers at Brooke Grove have forged a 
partnership dedicated to excellence and committed to the belief that 
success is attainable for all students. Participation and involvement 
is of paramount importance and evident throughout all aspects of 
learning and teaching.
  Brooke Grove has implemented The William and Mary Language Arts 
Program for Highly Able Learners; Reading Recovery Program, which is an 
internationally recognized intervention program. The school uses Math 
and Science Clubs, Science Hands-on kits, Math Content Connections, 
funded by the National Science Foundation, computer labs, and a 
research/learning hub to enable children to acquire skills and learn 
how to problem solve for the future.
  At Brooke Grove staff training is essential to the instructional 
process. New teachers participate in 1 week of training prior to 
joining the staff and have a coach-mentor throughout their first year 
of service. A large number of teachers were trained in numerous staff 
development initiatives, which include The William and Mary Curriculum; 
AEMP, Science and Expository Reading; and Gifted and Talented 
Instruction.
  The faculty at Brooke Grove has demonstrated innovative and creative 
avenues for acknowledging and motivating students. The environment is 
one in which children want to achieve, are supported in their efforts 
to achieve, and are recognized for their accomplishments.
  As a former teacher, I am pleased that Brooke Grove Elementary School 
is being recognized for its fine educational and extracurricular 
programs. I congratulate its fine faculty, its supportive parents, and 
its excellent administrators and wish them continued success in 
achieving excellence in education.

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