[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1384]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            SCHOOL TO WATCH

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I am proud to congratulate Short Pump 
Middle School, located in Henrico County, VA, for their recognition as 
a School to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades 
Reform. This forum is an alliance of more than 60 educators, 
researchers, and officers of national associations and foundations 
dedicated to improving schools for young adolescents across the 
country. They have identified Short Pump Middle as a high-performing 
school that excels in many areas of education. Congratulations to the 
administration, teachers and students on this tremendous honor. 
National organizations recognize what we in Richmond already know--that 
Short Pump Middle is first rate. As the parent of 3 Short Pump Middle 
School alumni, I congratulate the teachers, parents, administrators and 
students on this outstanding recognition.

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