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By DAPHNE McCULLOUGH
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
Improvement in basic skills, expanded curriculum and enlarged school facilities were high priority items discussed by the Rappahannock Citizens for Better Education at Monday’s bi-monthly open meeting.
“We can't keep going if we don’t have something to work for," maintained chairman Ron Wiley, on suggesting that the group form a committee to determine long and short range goals for Rappahannock’s public scfuH>ls that the Citizens for Better Education could work to achieve.
In mentioning expanded curriculum as a goal, Wiley cited the need for additional classes — and classroom space — in fine arts, language arts and shop.
“What can we do to improve the basic skills that are already being taught?” asked Newbill Miller. “This is not a new concern...I’ve worried about this for five or six years."
In addition. Miller noted the need for improvement in scores by Rappahannock students on college entrance exams. Excellent students — the top ten percent of this year’s graduating class — *' icuiwf -hr tfwr twffonr SO percent on Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT's) compared to all students entering the University of
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