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Six named Blue Ribbon Schools: One from city, one from Baltimore County and two from Howard among those winning honor.

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| December 12, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2007 The Baltimore Sun. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: John-John Williams IV

Dec. 12--When Susan Burgess came to Baltimore City's George Washington Elementary -- an impoverished school where 89 percent of the population receives free or reduced-price meals -- four years ago, she immediately initiated changes. The first-time principal revived the school's PTA; she became a fixture in the school, regularly working 12-hour days and popping in on weekends; and she encouraged professional development among her staff. The changes paid off, the school's scores began to climb, and yesterday, the West Baltimore school was one of six in the state to be named a 2006-2007 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

Hereford Middle in Baltimore County, Burleigh Manor Middle and River Hill…

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