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“$500,000 for St. Mary's County Public Schools, Leonardtown, MD for a mathematics, science, and technology academy”

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Recipient Web Site:  Recipient Address:  (Flag)
23160 Moakley Street
Leonardtown, MD
20650
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Leonardtown, MD
Short Description of Recipient Organization: 
Welcome to St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS). With approximately 16,667 students, our school system is large enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs and services, and small enough to maintain an atmosphere of friendliness, helpfulness, and personalized service.
Are Top Personnel Listed on the Site? 
Yes
Is the Project Mentioned on the Site? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Contracts? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Grants? 
No
Have employees of the recipient collectively contributed more than $20,000 to candidates for federal office during the current and last election cycle?: 
No
Does a sponsoring member take credit? 
Yes
Did the recipient hire federal lobbyists? 
No
URL of Lobbying Data from OpenSecrets 
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jpapanikol wrote:

From Steny's website:

St. Mary's County Math and Science Academy - $500,000 to establish a Mathematics, Science, and Technology Academy as a specialized program of study at all three county high schools. Through the program, students with advanced skills and interests in these areas of study will receive instruction in state-of-the-art classrooms, research laboratories, and e-learning labs. The school system has been working with the Patuxent Partnership - a consortium of members and associates from industry - government, and academia, to develop mentorships for the students. The Academy will be affiliated with the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology.

Perhaps someone might want to look up the Patuxent Partnership and the National Consortium?

posted September 25, 2007 at 3:47 p.m.

kerry wrote:

Leonardtown is the location of the Patuxent River Naval Air Base.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardtown,_Maryland

I'm guessing the earmark is to appease the soldiers with children in public school.

posted October 2, 2007 at 2:21 p.m.



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