It's tough enough selling military service to teenagers who might not be so keen on getting their heads shaved or buy the whole "we do more by 9 a.m." line. And the fact that enlisting today could very well mean a visit to the front lines doesn't help, either.
More than 100 northwestern Montgomery County residents began mobilizing Wednesday night to oppose the proposed closure of Monocacy Elementary School, arguing that the move would hurt their community and possibly backfire on the school system.
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Montgomery official offers plan to build, expand schools:
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October 29, 2009)
Montgomery, Md., schools back higher dropout age:
Board calls for action by Md. after decline in county graduation rate
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Federal programs give disadvantaged extra help in college:
Federal programs help disadvantaged students succeed in college
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2 Montgomery elementary schools to be merged:
West county enrollment falling, Monocacy pupils will attend Poolesville
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Swine flu vaccination clinics in the D.C. area
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Georgetown student advertises for a personal assistant:
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Scores Show Signs of Stalling in Prince George's Schools:
Board Questions Schools Chief Over Data
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