PG students in danger of not graduating

Published February 12, 2007 5:00am ET



More than half of Prince George’s County’s high school students are in danger of not graduating in 2009, according to a recent task force report on high stakes testing.

Under the state’s current plan, beginning in 2009, students who do not pass Maryland High School Assessment tests in biology, algebra, government and English would not receive diplomas. In 2006, fewer than half of the county’s students passed the assessments, the task force said.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.