[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 137 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1902]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF MILES PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the Miles 
Park Elementary School in Cleveland, Ohio for affording me the 
opportunity to visit with young students during my Third Annual Back-
to-School Tour on Monday, September 23rd and Monday, September 30th of 
2002. I would like to offer special thanks to Cleveland School 
Municipal District CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett, Superintendent Debra 
Brathwaite and Principal William Bauer for their leadership and kind 
hospitality. The tour was an educational experience for all who were in 
attendance.
  Miles Park Elementary School has set forth major academic goals for 
the year, which include increasing the percentage of students passing 
all five parts of the Ohio Proficiency and off-grade tests to meet 
targets at each grade level; creating a safe, nurturing environment; 
and improving the academic and social performance of all special needs 
students. Recent accomplishments from last year include above average 
on proficiency tests, and receipt of the Ohio Reads Literacy Grant.
  I commend the Miles Park Elementary School for its commitment to 
education and will continue to fight for increased funding to improve 
the quality of public education for all students.

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