[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 137 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1904]
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             IN HONOR OF BUCKEYE-WOODLAND 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, I rise to honor the Buckeye-Woodland 
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. 1 would 
like to offer special thanks to Cleveland Schools Municipal District 
CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett, Superintendent Debra Brathwaite and Principal 
Barbara A. Kozak for their leadership and kind hospitality. The tour 
was an educational experience for all who were in attendance.
  Buckeye-Woodland Elementary School has set forth major academic goals 
for the year, which include establishing a focus on literary 
implementation of a comprehensive reading program; developing high 
standards for mathematics and science skills concepts; assessing 
student progress on an ongoing basis; and providing focused, organized 
opportunities for professional development. Recent accomplishments from 
last year include measuring student progress on an ongoing basis using 
the information to help students learn; providing individual student 
support; and providing teachers with organized and focused 
opportunities for professional development.
  I commend the Buckeye-Woodland 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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